Bookkeeper

Virtual Staffing Careers; Bogotá; Remote; COP 22,320,000 - 33,480,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtual Staffing Careers is seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper/Accountant for its virtual team. The role focuses on financial data management, payables/receivables, payroll processing, and trust accounting with US-hour availability.

Strong English communication and independence are essential. Ideal candidates have experience in remote settings, accuracy-focused work habits, and proficiency in QuickBooks or Xero.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a bookkeeper/accountant.
• Strong English communication skills (written and verbal).
• Proficiency with accounting software such as QuickBooks and Xero.
• Impeccable attention to detail and accuracy in work.

Responsibilities

• Organize and classify financial documents and generate reports.
• Reconcile accounts and bank statements monthly.
• Process vendor invoices and manage payment schedules.
• Prepare payroll and track billable hours and productivity metrics.
• Maintain client trust ledgers and assist with tax filings and audits.

Skills

Bookkeeping

English proficiency

Time management

Attention to detail

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:

Financial Data & Document Management

• 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.