Senior Bookkeeper

South AfricaRemoteFull-timesenior

Finance & AccountingAccountant

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Company Overview A well-established US-based bookkeeping and tax practice servicing a diverse client base across multiple industries, primarily within California.

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Finance & AccountingAccountant

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.

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

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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

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

Responsibilities

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→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

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