Su - Bookkeeper

Somewhere; Gauteng; Remote; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A US-based accounting firm is seeking a skilled Bookkeeper to manage financial records and reporting in a full-time remote position. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of bookkeeping experience, proficiency in QuickBooks or Xero, and strong data entry skills. This role offers a competitive salary paid monthly in USD and a desire for long-term commitment.

Qualifications

• Must have a clean and professional remote work environment.
• Fast internet and ability to work in US time zone required.

Responsibilities

• Record financial transactions and complete the posting process.
• Verify transactions in ledgers.
• Bring books to trial balance stage.
• Complete tax forms.
• Process accounts receivable/payable and payroll.

Skills

5+ years experience as a bookkeeper or accountant

Solid understanding of bookkeeping principles

Ability to manage accounting figures

Data entry skills

Hands-on experience with spreadsheets

Proficient with QuickBooks

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to work independently and remotely

Tools

QuickBooks

Xero

Job description

SU - BookkeeperatSomewhere

This is a full-time remote role for a Bookkeeper at a US-based accounting firm.

The bookkeeper will be responsible for managing the company's books, financial planning, financial reporting, record keeping, and more.

You will work directly with the executive team at a growing US-based company.

Responsibilities

• Record day-to-day financial transactions and complete the posting process.
• Verify that transactions are recorded in the correct day book, suppliers ledger, customer ledger, and general ledger.
• Bring the books to the trial balance stage.
• Perform partial checks of the posting process.
• Complete tax forms.
• Enter data, maintain records, and create reports and financial statements.
• Process accounts receivable / payable and handle payroll in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as a bookkeeper or accountant.
• Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting payable / receivable principles.
• Proven ability to calculate, post, and manage accounting figures and financial records.
• Data entry skills along with a knack for numbers.
• Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and proprietary software.
• Proficient with QuickBooks, Xero, and other accounting and bookkeeping software.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Proven track record of handling confidential information.
• Ability to work independently and remotely.
• Typing speed 50+ words per minute.
• Ability to work in US time zone.
• A clean and professional remote work environment.
• Fast internet, a second monitor, and a fast computer.

Details

• Independent contractor agreement paid twice monthly.
• Client has a desire for long-term commitment.
• $1, - $1, per month, paid in USD, depending on experience.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting / Auditing

Industries

Staffing and Recruiting