Senior Bookkeeper

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