Bookkeeper (Remote)
Senior Bookkeeper & GAAP Accounting Specialist for a US financial services firm. Full-time independent contractor, 40 hours/week, US business hours, 100% remote open to South Africa, Costa Rica, or LATAM. Responsibilities include full-cycle bookkeeping, reconciliations, financial reporting, and variance support. Requires 3+ years QuickBooks experience, US GAAP mastery, accounting degree, English proficiency, and home office setup with power backup for South Africa candidates.
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Senior Bookkeeper & GAAP Accounting Specialist
DepartmentFinance & Accounting
Employment TypeFull-Time Independent Contractor (40 Hours/Week)
ScheduleUS Business Hours
Location100% Remote (Open to South Africa, Costa Rica, or LATAM)
About the Role
Our client is a fast-growing US financial services and revenue-based financing firm upgrading their financial infrastructure. They are hiring two detail-driven Senior Bookkeepers to take 100% ownership of daily bookkeeping, high-volume account reconciliations, GL management, and P&L generation within QuickBooks using US GAAP standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Full-Cycle Bookkeeping & GAAP: Maintain general ledgers in QuickBooks and manage month-end/year-end closes (journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and adjustments).
- High-Volume Reconciliations: Perform daily and monthly reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, loan accounts, and merchant payment gateways.
- Financial Reporting: Generate monthly Profit & Loss (P&L) statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports with absolute precision.
- Variance & Operational Support: Audit entries to resolve discrepancies, coordinate AP/AR logging, and maintain organized digital accounting SOPs.
What Our Client Is Looking For
- 3+ Years Experience: Hands-on mastery of QuickBooks Online or QuickBooks Desktop for full-cycle bookkeeping.
- US GAAP Mastery: Deep working knowledge of US GAAP, accrual accounting methods, and audit-ready financial statements.
- Education: Degree in Accounting, Finance, or an equivalent professional certification.
- English Proficiency: Excellent written and spoken English to collaborate directly with executive leadership.
- Speed & Precision: High-efficiency mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Technical & Home Office Setup
- Dedicated quiet home office
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Reliable high-speed fiber internet
- For South Africa Candidates: Power backup solution (Inverter/UPS) is required.
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