# Senior Bookkeeper (US Clients)

> VirtuHire · South Africa (Remote) · Full-time · Posted 2026-06-01

**Workplace:** remote

## Description

### 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.

## Apply

[Apply at VirtuHire](https://apply.workable.com/virtuhire/j/B4A198DB1B/apply)

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