Senior Bookkeeper - Remote, US Clients, Growth

VirtuHire; California; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Long-term opportunity

Remote working environment

Job summary

VirtuHire is looking for an experienced Senior Bookkeeper to manage full-cycle bookkeeping functions for a diverse portfolio of US clients. The ideal candidate will work with QuickBooks Online, handle reconciliations, financial reporting, and maintain accurate financial records to US standards.

This role demands strong technical accounting knowledge, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment. Joining VirtuHire offers a competitive salary package and long-term opportunities.

Qualifications

• QuickBooks Online Certified.
• Minimum 5 years of full-time bookkeeping experience.
• Strong US bookkeeping and US data-capture experience.
• Advanced QuickBooks Online proficiency with recent hands-on usage.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle bookkeeping across multiple client accounts.
• Maintain accurate financial records and bookkeeping systems.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and profit & loss reporting.

Skills

QuickBooks Online

Microsoft Excel

US Payroll Workflows

Financial Reconciliation

POS System Integration

Bookkeeping Reporting

Financial Data Management

Job description

Company Overview

A well-established US-based bookkeeping and tax practice servicing a diverse client base across multiple industries, primarily within California. The business provides professional accounting, bookkeeping and tax support services to small and medium-sized businesses and is currently expanding following the acquisition of an additional client portfolio. The environment is fast-paced, service-driven and highly detail-oriented, requiring strong technical bookkeeping capability and the ability to manage multiple client accounts independently.

Role Summary

An experienced Senior Bookkeeper is required to manage full-cycle bookkeeping functions across a portfolio of US-based clients. The successful candidate will work primarily within QuickBooks Online and will be responsible for reconciliations, financial reporting support, payroll-related bookkeeping functions and maintaining accurate financial records to US standards. This is a hands-on role requiring strong technical accounting knowledge, excellent organisational skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle bookkeeping across multiple client accounts
• Maintain accurate financial records and bookkeeping systems
• Perform bank, credit card and loan reconciliations
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and profit & loss reporting
• Reconcile undeposited funds and gross up sales reports from net deposits
• Work with multiple POS systems and financial data sources
• Support payroll journal reconciliation and payroll-related bookkeeping functions
• Liaise with clients professionally regarding bookkeeping matters
• Maintain bookkeeping accuracy in line with US accounting standards
• Assist with month-end and year-end bookkeeping processes
• Utilise AI and automation tools effectively to improve efficiency while maintaining accuracy

Requirements

• QuickBooks Online Certified
• Minimum 5 years of full-time bookkeeping experience
• Strong US bookkeeping and US data-capture experience
• Experience servicing multiple industries
• Advanced QuickBooks Online proficiency with recent hands-on usage
• Strong understanding of balance sheet reconciliations
• Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, assets, liabilities and loan reconciliations
• Experience with payroll journals and payroll reconciliation processes
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong understanding of financial reporting and bookkeeping best practices
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Reliable high-speed internet connection and professional home-office setup
• Minimum dual-screen setup with dedicated workspace
• Willingness to work US Pacific working hours on a permanent basis

Highly Advantageous

• California sales tax exposure
• Experience across construction, real estate, restaurants, retail, wholesale or entertainment industries
• Exposure to US corporate tax environments
• Experience working with multiple POS systems
• Strong AI literacy and workflow optimisation skills

Technical Skills

• QuickBooks Online
• Microsoft Excel
• US Payroll Workflows
• Financial Reconciliation
• POS System Integration
• Bookkeeping Reporting
• Financial Data Management

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Senior-level bookkeeper with strong technical capability
• Highly detail-oriented and accurate
• Able to manage workload independently with minimal supervision
• Comfortable working within a fast-paced US client environment
• Professional, reliable and service-oriented
• Strong problem-solving and organisational skills
• Comfortable communicating directly with clients and stakeholders

Application Requirements

• Updated CV detailing bookkeeping experience and industries supported
• Confirmation of QuickBooks Online certification
• Summary of US bookkeeping and US accounting exposure
• Confirmation of home-office setup and internet reliability
• Introductory video outlining communication style and bookkeeping background
• Confirmation of availability to work US Pacific hours

Remote working environment

Competitive salary package

Long-term opportunity with a growing US-based accounting practice

Exposure to a diverse US client portfolio