Junior Accountant / Senior Bookkeeper

Affinity International; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is hiring a skilled Senior Bookkeeper / Junior Accountant to handle full-cycle bookkeeping across multiple client accounts. The role involves clear responsibilities in QuickBooks, including reconciliations, cleanup, and preparation for CPA handoff, ideal for candidates close to CPA level who take pride in accuracy.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with QuickBooks Online and/or Desktop.
• Strong knowledge of full-cycle bookkeeping and reconciliations.
• High attention to detail and pride in delivering clean books.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple client QuickBooks files end-to-end.
• Perform monthly/quarterly reconciliations for bank and credit card accounts.
• Create and execute cleanup plans, tie back to prior tax returns.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Reconciliations

Communication

Attention to detail

Tools

QuickBooks Online

QuickBooks Desktop

Job description

• Manage multiple client QuickBooks files end-to-end
• Post adjusting entries (accruals, prepaids, depreciation, etc.)

About the job Junior Accountant / Senior Bookkeeper

Overview

Were hiring a highly capable Senior Bookkeeper / Junior Accountant to take ownership of full-cycle bookkeeping and cleanup work across multiple client accounts. Youll work in QuickBooks, manage reconciliations, execute close processes, and prepare books for handoff to CPAs with a strong focus on accuracy, speed, and accountability. Ideal for someone just under CPA level who understands complex books but doesnt do filings or tax strategy.

Key Responsibilities

QuickBooks File Ownership

• Set up and maintain Chart of Accounts, classes, locations, and user roles
• Manage multiple client QuickBooks files end-to-end

Full-Cycle Bookkeeping & Reconciliations

• Perform monthly/quarterly reconciliations for bank, credit card, and loan accounts
• Clear reconciling items and investigate discrepancies
• Maintain AR, AP, and fixed asset schedules in sync with the GL

Cleanup & Troubleshooting

• Analyze messy books to identify errors and missing data
• Create and execute cleanup plans, tie back to prior tax returns
• Communicate issues and solutions clearly to management

Close Process Execution

• Follow standard monthly/quarterly/annual close checklists
• Post adjusting entries (accruals, prepaids, depreciation, etc.)
• Prepare draft Trial Balance, P&L, and Balance Sheet

Quality Control & Peer Review

• Review other bookkeepers entries and reconciliations
• Make adjustments, post corrections, and update documentation

Tax Handoff Prep

• Ensure clean schedules and supporting documents are ready for the CPA
• Reconcile schedules to trial balance, explain variances
• Respond quickly to questions and requests from tax team

Sales Tax & 1099 Support

• Allocate and track sales tax and payroll liabilities
• Assist with 1099 prep: gather data, run reports, and flag issues

Documentation & Controls

• Validate backup for all major entries (invoices, statements, contracts)
• Keep digital files clean, accessible, and audit-ready

Team Collaboration & Flexibility

• Communicate clearly and proactively with peers and supervisors
• Support the team during tax season (Jan,Mar), including overtime if needed
• Work independently while keeping stakeholders updated

What You'll Need

• 3+ years of experience with QuickBooks Online and/or Desktop
• Strong knowledge of full-cycle bookkeeping and reconciliations
• Solid grasp of cash vs accrual and general accounting workflows
• Experience preparing books for CA handoff (but not filing taxes)
• High attention to detail and pride in delivering clean books
• Strong communication skills and ability to manage deadlines
• Remote work setup with stable internet