Bookkeeper

We are looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper [Associate] to join our team and support small businesses by working closely with a U.S.-based CPA firm. This role is ideal for an accounting professional with 1 to 3 years of experience who wants to develop their skills in transaction processing, reconciliations, and month-end financial preparation. The position is office-based and requires availability during U.S. business hours to ensure smooth collaboration with clients and team members.

Key Responsibilities

- Transaction Management: Accurately record and classify all financial transactions including income, expenses, deposits, bills, payments, and journal entries.
- Reconciliations: Conduct thorough reconciliations of bank accounts, credit cards, loans, and other balance-sheet accounts to ensure accuracy.
- Quality & Review: Audit transactions to identify missing receipts, duplicates, misclassifications, or any unusual activity that could impact financial integrity.
- Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable: Manage AP and AR processes including bill entries, invoicing, and follow-up on collections to maintain healthy cash flow.
- Month-End Close: Prepare bookkeeping schedules, generate basic financial reports, and maintain well-organized digital workpapers for month-end closing activities.
- Cleanup Projects: Support catch-up bookkeeping and client cleanup initiatives by following established checklists and procedures to bring accounts up to date.

Required Qualifications

- 1 to 3 years of hands-on experience in bookkeeping or accounting support roles.
- Proficiency with QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop, or similar accounting software.
- Strong understanding of core accounting principles including double-entry bookkeeping, general ledger maintenance, and preparation of basic financial statements.
- Advanced skills in Excel or Google Sheets, including sorting, filtering, formulas, and lookup functions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English to facilitate effective interaction with U.S.-based teams.
- Flexibility to work during U.S. business hours as required.

Preferred Qualifications

- Previous experience supporting a U.S. CPA firm or working with U.S.-based clients.
- Academic background or coursework in ACCA, CA, or a degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
- Familiarity with payroll entries, sales tax processing, fixed asset accounting, and owner distributions.
- Exposure to receipt-capture technology, workflow automation tools, and practice management software.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to grow your bookkeeping expertise while working alongside experienced professionals in a dynamic U.S. accounting environment. If you are proactive, detail-focused, and eager to contribute to small business financial success, we encourage you to apply.