Senior Bookkeeper

Company Overview

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.

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