Senior Bookkeeper (US Clients)
VirtuHire · South Africa, ZA
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- Location
- South Africa, ZA
- Type
- Full-time
- Posted
- 2026-06-01
- Applies via
- workable
About the Opportunity
A growing US-based bookkeeping, tax, and professional accounting services business is seeking an experienced Senior Bookkeeper to join its remote team. Following a recent expansion of its client portfolio, the business requires a highly skilled bookkeeping professional to manage an increased workload across multiple industries within the United States market.
This is a senior-level position requiring a technically strong bookkeeper who can independently manage full-cycle bookkeeping functions while maintaining exceptional accuracy and compliance standards. The successful candidate will work closely with a US-based leadership team and support a diverse portfolio of clients across various sectors.
Role Overview
The Senior Bookkeeper will take ownership of full-cycle bookkeeping responsibilities for multiple US-based clients. The role requires extensive experience with QuickBooks Online, strong reconciliation capabilities, payroll-related bookkeeping knowledge, and a solid understanding of US bookkeeping practices.
This is not a data-entry role. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing complex bookkeeping functions, analysing financial information, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring books are maintained to a high professional standard.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
- Manage full-cycle bookkeeping for multiple US-based clients across various industries.
- Maintain accurate financial records within QuickBooks Online.
- Perform bank, credit card, loan, and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
- Reconcile assets, liabilities, mortgages, and undeposited funds.
- Prepare and maintain profit and loss statements and balance sheet reports.
- Process and reconcile payroll-related transactions and journals.
- Review and analyse financial data to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Work with multiple point-of-sale systems and reconcile sales reporting.
- Support month-end and year-end bookkeeping processes.
- Maintain organised documentation and audit-ready financial records.
- Communicate professionally with internal stakeholders regarding bookkeeping matters.
Minimum Requirements
- QuickBooks Online Certification.
- Minimum 5 years of full-time bookkeeping experience.
- At least 3 years of recent, hands-on QuickBooks Online experience.
- Demonstrated experience supporting US-based clients.
- Strong understanding of US bookkeeping principles and financial processes.
- Experience performing advanced balance sheet reconciliations.
- Experience with accounts receivable, accounts payable, loans, assets, liabilities, and undeposited funds.
- Experience with payroll journals and payroll-related bookkeeping functions.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.
- Professional communication skills.
- Reliable high-speed internet connection and dedicated home office environment.
- Minimum dual-screen setup.
Highly Advantageous Experience
- Exposure to US tax environments and bookkeeping requirements.
- California sales tax experience.
- Industry experience within:
- Construction
- Real Estate
- Restaurants
- Retail
- Wholesale
- Entertainment
- Experience working US Pacific Time hours.
- Familiarity with AI tools to improve productivity and efficiency.
- Experience working with multiple POS systems.
Systems & Tools
- QuickBooks Online
- Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
- Multiple POS Systems
- Payroll and Payroll Journal Systems
Working Hours
- Full-time remote position.
- Aligned to US Pacific Time working hours.
- Candidates must be comfortable working a consistent US schedule.
Benefits
Application Requirements
Please provide:
- Updated CV detailing bookkeeping experience and industries supported.
- Confirmation of QuickBooks Online Certification.
- Details of years of QuickBooks Online experience.
- Confirmation of US bookkeeping experience.
- Details of home office setup, including number of screens and internet reliability.
- Confirmation of willingness to work US Pacific Time hours.
- Introduction video outlining bookkeeping experience and communication style.
Compensation
- Competitive salary based on experience, certification level, and US bookkeeping expertise.
- Long-term remote opportunity with a growing professional accounting services business.
- Exposure to a diverse portfolio of US-based clients.
- Opportunity to work within a stable and expanding international team.
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