Bookkeeper – Remote Staffing

Virtustant; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 661,000 - 991,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

US-based clients

Multiple currencies (USD or local)

Team support

Job summary

Virtustant is seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to support US-based clients in a 100% remote role. You will keep clients’ books current by recording transactions, reconciling accounts, and preparing reports.

Experience with QuickBooks Online or Xero and knowledge of US accounting principles are essential. This full-time position follows US business hours and offers payment in USD or local currency, with ongoing support from the Virtustant team for remote professionals in South Africa.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of bookkeeping experience.
• Advanced English at C1 or higher.
• Hands-on experience with QuickBooks Online or Xero.
• Knowledge of basic US accounting principles.
• Detail-oriented and deadline-driven.

Responsibilities

• Record transactions and categorize expenses.
• Reconcile bank and credit card accounts monthly.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Prepare monthly financial reports.
• Process invoices and payments.
• Support the client's accountant at month-end and tax time.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Advanced English

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Xero

Job description

Job Title: Bookkeeper

About Virtustant

Virtustant is a remote staffing company that connects talented professionals in Latin America and South Africa with growing US businesses. We recruit, vet and support our team members so they can build long-term remote careers with international clients.

About The Role

Keep our clients' books accurate and up to date so they always know where their business stands.

Responsibilities

• Record transactions and categorize expenses
• Reconcile bank and credit card accounts every month
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Prepare monthly financial reports
• Process invoices and payments
• Support the client's accountant at month-end and tax time

Requirements

• 2+ years of bookkeeping experience
• Advanced English (C1 or higher)
• Hands-on experience with QuickBooks Online or Xero
• Knowledge of basic US accounting principles
• Detail-oriented and reliable with deadlines

Nice To Have

• Experience with US small businesses
• Payroll experience (Gusto, ADP or similar)
• Accounting degree or certification

English Level

Advanced (C1 or higher), written and spoken

Schedule

Full time, US business hours

What We Offer

• 100% remote work from your home country
• Long-term positions with US-based companies
• Payment in USD or local currency, according to your preference
• Ongoing support from the Virtustant team