Bookkeeper

Virtual Staffing Careers; Bogotá; Remote; COP 24,000,000 - 42,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtual Staffing Careers is seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper/Accountant for its virtual team. This role requires strong English communication, deep bookkeeping experience, and proficiency in QuickBooks, Xero, or similar software.

You will organize financial documents, generate reports, reconcile accounts, handle payroll, and manage trust ledgers. Remote work experience is a plus, and availability to work US hours is required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a bookkeeper/accountant.
• Strong English communication (C1) written and spoken.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks, Xero or similar accounting software.
• Impeccable attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Organize and classify financial documents and generate reports.
• Maintain digital filing and comply with accounting standards.
• Reconcile accounts and bank statements monthly.
• Handle accounts payable/receivable and vendor billing.
• Process payroll and manage tax withholdings across jurisdictions.
• Maintain trust ledgers and assist with tax filings and audits.

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

English proficiency

Accounting software

Attention to detail

Time management

Remote work experience

Tools

QuickBooks

Xero

Job description

We’re seeking a detail-oriented and organized Bookkeeper/Accountant to join our virtual team. If you’re passionate about numbers and love working independently, this could be the perfect fit for you!

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Organize and classify all financial documents
• Generate financial reports and maintain digital filing systems
• Comply with legal accounting standards
• Reconcile all accounts and bank statements monthly

Account Payable & Receivables

• Process vendor invoices and payment schedules
• Track incoming and outgoing payments from client retainers and billable expenses
• Manage vendor and client billing communication
• Generate detailed aging reports with actionable insights

Payroll Processing

• Prepare and process payroll for attorneys and staff
• Track billable hours and productivity metrics
• Manage tax withholdings and filing requirements across jurisdictions
• Administer benefit programs and retirement plan

Trust Accounting & Tax Preparation

• Maintain separate client trust ledgers
• IOLTA compliance with three-way reconciliation reports
• Support quarterly and annual tax filings
• Prepare financial statements for audits and reports

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong English communication skills (C1 level), both written and verbal.
• Proven experience as a Bookkeeper, with strong accounting knowledge.
• Proficiency in accounting software (QuickBooks, Xero, etc.).
• Impeccable attention to detail and accuracy in your work.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and communicate effectively in English (written and verbal).
• Experience in a remote work setting is a plus!
• Available to work during US hours (Philippines graveyard shift).
• Must have your own laptop/desktop (8GB RAM, Core i5 or above) with 10 Mbps internet.