VirtuHire
via Workable
Senior Bookkeeper
This is the employer's own posting, not a copy on a job board.
What we know
Is it still open?
Confirmed still open
Last checked 14h ago — checked against the employer's own applicant tracking system, which is the company answering directly.
We re-read the employer's own applicant tracking system and the posting was still there. That is the company answering directly.
How old is it?
Posted 109d ago
The date the source published, not the day we noticed it (2026-05-29). Last seen at its source just now.
Is it remote?
Marked remote on the employer's board
Their board carries a remote setting on this posting — a field they filled in, not wording we read. The location field names somewhere specific, which is usually where the team or the entity sits.
Who may apply?
South Africa
The description states no restriction of its own. This is the source's own tag.
Pay not stated
Similar roles pay $42.6k–100.5k/yr
Middle 50% of 9 listings that do state pay — Finance · all levels · EMEA · USD/year. This employer has published no salary; this is what comparable listings we hold disclose, never converted between currencies or periods. How this is calculated.
Skills named in the ad
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workable employer's own board first seen 11d ago · last seen just now
The listing
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.
Requirements
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
Benefits
Remote working environment
Competitive salary package
Long-term opportunity with a growing US-based accounting practice
Exposure to a diverse US client portfolio