Senior Bookkeeper, US Clients

VirtuHire

Senior Bookkeeper managing full-cycle bookkeeping for US clients in various industries. Collaborating with a remote team to ensure accuracy and compliance in financial records.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeRemote • 🇿🇦 South AfricaSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in full-cycle bookkeeping, including advanced reconciliations and financial reporting, while maintaining compliance with US bookkeeping principles. Proficient in QuickBooks Online and Microsoft Excel, with a strong focus on accuracy and professional communication.

Highest-signal resume keywords

QuickBooks Online Certification5 Years Full-Time Bookkeeping ExperienceAdvanced Microsoft Excel SkillsExperience with Payroll JournalsStrong Understanding of US Bookkeeping Principles

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Hard Skills

Full-Cycle BookkeepingBank ReconciliationAccounts PayableAccounts ReceivableBalance Sheet ReconciliationProfit and Loss StatementsPayroll ProcessingFinancial Data AnalysisSales Reporting ReconciliationUS Bookkeeping Principles

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailProfessional CommunicationAbility to Work Independently

Tools & Technologies

QuickBooks OnlineMicrosoft ExcelPoint-of-Sale SystemsAI Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

QuickBooks Online Certification

Industry Keywords

ConstructionReal EstateRestaurantsRetailWholesaleEntertainmentCalifornia Sales TaxUS Tax Environments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.**
Exposure to US tax environments and bookkeeping requirements is highly advantageous.**
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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.