We are looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper [Associate] to join our team supporting a U.S.-based CPA firm and small business clients. This role involves managing daily transaction processing, performing reconciliations, and assisting with month-end close activities. The ideal candidate will have 1 to 3 years of hands-on bookkeeping experience, be proficient with accounting software such as QuickBooks Online or Desktop, and possess strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with U.S. teams. This is an office-based position requiring availability during overlapping U.S. business hours.
Key Responsibilities
- Record and classify daily financial transactions including income, expenses, deposits, bills, payments, and journal entries.
- Perform reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, loans, and balance-sheet accounts to ensure accuracy.
- Audit transactions to identify missing receipts, duplicates, misclassifications, or unusual activities.
- Manage accounts payable and receivable, including bill entries, invoicing, and collections follow-up.
- Prepare bookkeeping schedules, basic financial reports, and maintain organized digital workpapers for month-end close.
- Assist with catch-up bookkeeping and client cleanup projects following established checklists to ensure data integrity.
Required Qualifications
- 1 to 3 years of practical bookkeeping or accounting support experience.
- Proficiency in QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop, or a similar accounting system.
- Solid understanding of double-entry bookkeeping, general ledger maintenance, and basic financial statements.
- Strong skills in Excel or Google Sheets, including sorting, filtering, formulas, and lookup functions.
- Clear written and verbal English communication skills for effective interaction with U.S. teams.
- Willingness to work during U.S. business hours as needed for collaboration and deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience supporting a U.S. CPA firm or working with U.S.-based clients.
- Coursework or certification in ACCA, CA, or a degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Familiarity with payroll entries, sales tax, fixed assets, and owner distributions.
- Exposure to receipt-capture tools, workflow management, and practice-management software.
This position offers an excellent opportunity to grow your career in accounting by working closely with U.S. professionals and small business clients. If you are proactive, detail-focused, and eager to develop your bookkeeping expertise within a supportive environment, we encourage you to apply.