US Bookkeeper

The Back Room Limited; Angeles; On-site; PHP 279,000 - 502,000; Full time

Job summary

The Back Room Limited in the Philippines seeks a detail-oriented bookkeeper with 1–2 years of experience to maintain accurate books for multiple clients. You will record daily transactions, handle AP/AR, and ensure compliance with GAAP and US tax standards.

Proficiency in QuickBooks Online/Desktop and Excel is essential; familiarity with Xero, Bill.com, Expensify is a plus. The role offers steady monthly work and opportunities to grow with a professional advisory firm.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience.
• Solid understanding of double-entry bookkeeping, GAAP basics, and US accounting practices.
• Hands-on experience with QuickBooks Online or Desktop; Xero is a plus.
• Strong Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, and lookups.
• Accuracy, organization, and ability to meet recurring monthly deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Record daily financial transactions and code them to the correct accounts.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable, including invoicing, bill entry, and payment follow-up.
• Reconcile bank, credit card, and loan accounts monthly.
• Prepare monthly financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) and basic management reports.
• Handle payroll entries and payroll-tax records; track sales tax, 1099 vendors, and year-end filing data.
• Post adjusting entries and assist with month-end and year-end close.
• Prepare clean books and supporting schedules for the tax preparer or CPA.
• Keep accurate, organized records and protect confidentiality of client financial data.

Skills

Double-entry bookkeeping

GAAP basics

US accounting practices

QuickBooks Online/Desktop

Xero

Excel formulas/pivot/lookups

English communication

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

QuickBooks ProAdvisor certification

Tools

QuickBooks Online

QuickBooks Desktop

Xero

Bill.com

Expensify

Job description

About The Back Room

We exist to free our clients' time so they can focus on what they do best — growing their business. We deliver smart, efficient solutions that liberate teams from the everyday admin, and we hold ourselves to the same standard. Time is the ultimate currency, and we treat it like it.

About the Client

Our client is a professional accounting and advisory firm that provides comprehensive financial, tax, and business consulting services to individuals, entrepreneurs, and businesses. The firm supports clients in managing their accounting operations, meeting tax compliance requirements, and making informed financial decisions.

The Role

• Record daily financial transactions and code them to the correct accounts
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable, including invoicing, bill entry, and payment follow-up
• Reconcile bank, credit card, and loan accounts monthly
• Prepare monthly financial statements (profit and loss, balance sheet, cash flow) and basic management reports
• Handle payroll entry and payroll-tax records, and track sales tax, 1099 vendors, and year-end filing data
• Post adjusting entries and assist with month-end and year-end close
• Prepare clean books and supporting schedules for the tax preparer or CPA
• Keep accurate, organized records and protect the confidentiality of client financial data

What We're Looking For

• 1-2 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience
• Solid understanding of double-entry bookkeeping, GAAP basics, and US accounting practices
• Hands-on experience with QuickBooks Online or Desktop (Xero is a plus)
• Strong Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, and lookups
• Accuracy, organization, and the ability to meet recurring monthly deadlines
• Clear written and verbal communication in English

Nice to Have

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• QuickBooks ProAdvisor certification or a bookkeeping certificate
• Experience with payroll platforms (Gusto, ADP, Paychex) and expense tools (Bill.com, Expensify)
• Experience working with multiple clients or industries

This role is open to Philippine citizens currently based in the Philippines.