Overview

Join a well-established U.S.-based education and training organization serving students across multiple programs and locations. The company operates within a highly regulated environment and requires accurate financial reporting, strong bookkeeping controls, and reliable day-to-day accounting support to maintain operational excellence.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Bookkeeper to take ownership of daily bookkeeping operations, financial record maintenance, account reconciliation, and reporting activities. This role is ideal for a highly detail-oriented accounting professional with at least five years of bookkeeping experience and strong QuickBooks expertise. The successful candidate will play a critical role in maintaining financial accuracy, supporting month-end processes, and ensuring the organization's financial records remain audit-ready.

Schedule:

• Full Time - 40h per week - based on Pacific Time Zone business hours

Responsibilities

Bookkeeping & Financial Record Management

• Accurately record daily financial transactions and maintain complete financial records
• Review, classify, and post accounting entries within QuickBooks
• Ensure all financial records remain accurate, organized, and up to date
• Maintain supporting documentation and audit trails for all transactions

Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable

• Generate and distribute invoices accurately and on schedule
• Monitor outstanding receivables and conduct payment follow-ups
• Process vendor invoices and manage accounts payable workflows
• Reconcile customer and vendor account balances

Bank Reconciliations & Account Management

• Perform regular bank and credit card reconciliations
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies promptly
• Monitor cash flow and identify unusual account activity
• Maintain accurate general ledger balances

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities
• Assist accounting leadership with audits and financial reviews
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls
• Stay current on accounting regulations and best practices

Payroll & Administrative Accounting Support

• Assist with payroll processing and payroll-related reconciliations
• Maintain employee-related financial records when required
• Support special accounting projects and financial analysis initiatives

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of bookkeeping experience
• Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks Online and/or QuickBooks Desktop
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and bookkeeping best practices
• Experience performing bank reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting
• Excellent Excel skills, including formulas, data analysis, and reporting
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to handle confidential financial information with discretion
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment

Highly Regarded Skills & Experience

• Degree or certification in Accounting, Finance, Bookkeeping, or a related field
• Experience supporting U.S.-based organizations
• Experience with educational institutions, training organizations, or multi-location businesses
• Familiarity with additional accounting platforms such as Xero, NetSuite, or Sage
• Experience supporting audits and regulatory compliance reviews
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Experience managing high transaction volumes and complex reconciliations

Scope

• Full ownership of day-to-day bookkeeping operations
• Maintain accurate financial records and reporting systems
• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, and reconciliations
• Support accounting leadership with month-end, year-end, and audit preparation
• Help improve accounting processes and financial controls
• Long-term opportunity within a stable and growing U.S.-based organization

Independent Contractor Perks

• Permanent work from home
• Immediate hiring
• Health Insurance Coverage for eligible locations

Note

Please click the Apply button to complete your application, including the assessment questions, technical check, and voice recording. Your hourly pay rate will be established based on your performance in the application process; submissions with all requirements fulfilled will receive priority review.