Senior Bookkeeper
VirtuHire
Senior Bookkeeper
VirtuHire
Global SA-talent recruitment and EOR
VirtuHire · South Africa (Remote) · Full-time · Posted 2026-06-01
Workplace: remote
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.
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.
• 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.
• 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.
• California sales tax experience.
• Industry experience within:
• Experience working US Pacific Time hours.
• Familiarity with AI tools to improve productivity and efficiency.
• Experience working with multiple POS systems.
• QuickBooks Online
• Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
• Multiple POS Systems
• Payroll and Payroll Journal Systems
• Full-time remote position.
• Aligned to US Pacific Time working hours.
• Candidates must be comfortable working a consistent US schedule.
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.
• 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.
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VirtuHire connects US, UK, and Australia-based companies with pre-vetted South African professionals, providing end-to-end recruitment and employer-of-record (EOR) services. It sources and vets candidates, presents a shortlist within about five business days, and then handles onboarding, payroll, compliance, and ongoing HR management as the legal employer of records under a monthly retainer with a 30-day replacement guarantee. The service differentiates itself with offshore staffing from South Africa offering payroll-less recruitment fees plus full HR administration and significant salary-cost savings of roughly 60% to 85% compared with US hires. Its goal is to simplify international hiring for growing companies by delivering quick access to vetted talent, compliant HR processes, and predictable costs.
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