# Senior Bookkeeper

> VirtuHire · South Africa (Remote) · Full-time · Posted 2026-05-29

**Workplace:** remote

## Description

### 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

## Apply

[Apply at VirtuHire](https://apply.workable.com/virtuhire/j/32BA3E0AB7/apply)

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