Bookkeeper

Jobgether; United States; Remote; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time employment

Fully remote

US business hours alignment

International finance team

Diverse bookkeeping tasks

Job summary

Jobgether is seeking a meticulous Bookkeeper to manage daily transactions, ledger maintenance, invoicing, and reconciliations in a fully remote setup. You will work with an international finance team and coordinate across time zones to ensure accurate, audit-ready records.

The role focuses on monthly reports, expense tracking, and compliance, with flexibility to cover a range of bookkeeping tasks while adhering to US business hours.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in bookkeeping or a related accounting position.
• Strong understanding of double-entry accounting, bank reconciliations, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
• Knowledge of basic financial reporting, including balance sheets and profit-and-loss statements.
• Proficiency with at least one accounting platform, such as QuickBooks, Xero, Tally, or an equivalent tool.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets for financial reporting and data management.
• High attention to detail and a methodical approach to data entry and financial record-keeping.
• Ability to identify discrepancies, investigate inconsistencies, and maintain accurate records with minimal errors.
• Professional written English communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment and coordinate effectively with finance teams across different time zones.
• Strong organization, reliability, accountability, and proactive communication skills.
• Ability to follow established processes consistently and meet reporting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Record daily financial transactions and manage the general ledger.
• Process accounts payable and receivable and track invoices.
• Reconcile bank accounts and credit lines; investigate discrepancies.
• Prepare monthly financial summaries, including balance sheets and P&L statements.
• Categorize and track expenses; flag unusual transactions.
• Maintain audit-ready records and prepare docs for audits and tax filings.
• Support finance team by following procedures and meeting deadlines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Time zone coordination

Communication skills

Organization

Tools

QuickBooks

Xero

Tally

Job description

Accountabilities

As a Bookkeeper, you will manage essential accounting activities and ensure that financial information is accurate, complete, and properly documented. Your responsibilities will include:

• - Transaction recording and general ledger management: Record daily financial transactions, maintain an organized general ledger, assign transactions to the correct accounts, and review entries for accuracy.


• - Accounts payable and receivable: Process incoming and outgoing payments, track outstanding invoices, follow up on overdue balances, and maintain accurate payment records.


• - Bank and account reconciliation: Reconcile bank accounts and credit lines regularly, investigate discrepancies, and ensure that account balances match supporting documentation.


• - Financial reporting: Prepare monthly and periodic financial summaries, including balance sheets and profit-and-loss statements, to support financial monitoring and business decisions.


• - Expense tracking: Categorize and record business expenses, monitor unusual transactions, and flag inconsistencies for further review.


• - Compliance and documentation: Maintain complete, organized, and audit-ready financial records, and prepare supporting documents for audits, tax filings, and compliance activities.


• - Finance team support: Follow established accounting procedures, meet reporting deadlines, communicate potential issues, and assist with additional bookkeeping tasks as needed.

Requirements

The ideal candidate has a solid foundation in bookkeeping and accounting principles, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage financial responsibilities independently. The following qualifications are required:

• - Proven experience in bookkeeping or a related accounting position.


• - Strong understanding of double-entry accounting, bank reconciliations, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.


• - Knowledge of basic financial reporting, including balance sheets and profit-and-loss statements.


• - Proficiency with at least one accounting platform, such as QuickBooks, Xero, Tally, or an equivalent tool.


• - Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets for financial reporting and data management.


• - High attention to detail and a methodical approach to data entry and financial record-keeping.


• - Ability to identify discrepancies, investigate inconsistencies, and maintain accurate records with minimal errors.


• - Professional written English communication skills.


• - Ability to work independently in a remote environment and coordinate effectively with finance teams across different time zones.


• - Strong organization, reliability, accountability, and proactive communication skills.


• - Ability to follow established processes consistently and meet reporting deadlines.

Benefits

• - Full-time employment.


• - Fully remote working arrangement.


• - Working hours aligned with U.S. business hours.


• - Opportunity to work with an international finance team.


• - Exposure to a variety of bookkeeping and financial reporting activities.