MyOutDesk

Managed outsourced professionals for business support

Junior Bookkeeper & Accounting Assistant - U.S. Clients

BookkeepingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeLima, Peru$30k - $36kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Strong spoken and written English, with C1 proficiency preferred.
At least 3 years of experience in bookkeeping, accounting support, or billing; BPO or U.S.-client experience is preferred and must be documented on the resume.
Experience with QuickBooks or Xero is required.
The last 3 positions should reflect an average tenure of at least 1 year per role; this will be verified during screening.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to follow accounting standard operating procedures, meet deadlines, and report accurately.
A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Record and categorize daily financial transactions accurately.
Manage accounts payable by tracking vendor invoices, scheduling payments, and reconciling statements.
Manage accounts receivable by generating invoices, following up on outstanding balances, and logging payments.
Process payroll entries and support payroll reconciliation as needed.
Record journal entries accurately and in accordance with client standard operating procedures.
Perform bank and credit card reconciliations on a regular schedule.
Support month-end close processes by preparing reports and proactively flagging discrepancies.
Maintain organized financial records in QuickBooks, Xero, or similar platforms.
Deliver regular financial summaries and immediately flag anomalies.

PE - Junior Bookkeeper & Accounting Assistant - U.S. Clients

MyOutDesk · Lima, Peru · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-06

Salary: unknown currency 30,000–36,000

Workplace: on_site

Department: Virtual Professionals

Description

Who You Are

You have hands-on experience in bookkeeping or accounting support — specifically handling accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, journal entries, and bank reconciliations. You are detail-oriented to a fault, you don't let transactions slip through unrecorded, and you take pride in clean, accurate books. You have worked with QuickBooks, Xero, or a similar platform and are comfortable supporting U.S.-based clients in a structured, process-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

Record and categorize daily financial transactions accurately.
Manage accounts payable — track vendor invoices, schedule payments, and reconcile statements.
Manage accounts receivable — generate invoices, follow up on outstanding balances, and log payments.
Process payroll entries and support payroll reconciliation as needed.
Record journal entries accurately and in accordance with client SOPs.
Perform bank and credit card reconciliations on a regular schedule.
Support month-end close processes — prepare reports and flag discrepancies proactively.
Maintain organized financial records in QuickBooks, Xero, or similar platforms.
Deliver regular financial summaries and flag anomalies immediately.

Requirements

Strong spoken and written English — C1 preferred.
3+ years in bookkeeping, accounting support, or billing — BPO or U.S.-client experience preferred and must be documented on your resume.
QuickBooks or Xero experience — required.
Your last 3 positions should reflect an average tenure of at least 1 year per role; this will be verified during the screening process.
High attention to detail and zero tolerance for errors.
Able to follow accounting SOPs, meet deadlines, and report accurately.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.

Benefits

Comprehensive compensation based on experience.
Immediate payroll enrollment from Day 1 — fully registered under Peruvian labor law (Régimen General).
100% statutory benefits — CTS, gratificaciones, vacaciones, and AFP/ONP contributions per Peruvian regulations.
Private health insurance — Rímac EPS coverage from the start.
Long-term career placement with a single dedicated U.S. client.
Fixed U.S. business hours — no rotating shifts.
Exposure to U.S. business standards, tools, and professional culture.
Career growth opportunities — many of our Associates grow with the same client for years.

IMPORTANT: When applying, please upload your resume in English.

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About the Company

MyOutDesk

Managed outsourced professionals for business support

MyOutDesk provides outsourced, skilled professionals to supplement client teams across administrative, operational, sales, marketing, customer service, and bookkeeping functions. It works by offering a managed outsourcing model: they recruit and onboard talent, ensure compliance, oversee performance, and provide ongoing support, with a stringent selection process that accepts fewer than 1% of applicants to ensure high-quality, US-team-integrated professionals. This differentiates them from competitors through a strong emphasis on vetted talent and a structured, hands-on engagement rather than just matching workers, plus dedicated oversight. The company’s goal is to help leaders reclaim time, reduce overhead, and scale their organizations confidently by building stronger, integrated outsourced teams instead of relying on traditional hiring.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: California City, CA
Founded: 2008

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