Job Description
Senior Bookkeeper (Remote) Location: Remote Type: Full-Time Department: Accounting Operations About Us We are a growing virtual accounting firm providing bookkeeping, controller, and CFO services to established small and mid-sized businesses. We operate in a multi-client, deadline-driven environment and value accuracy, ownership, and follow-through. This role is for professionals who take pride in clean books and reliable execution. The Role We are hiring a Senior Bookkeeper to own the day-to-day bookkeeping and monthly close for a portfolio of client accounts. This is a hands-on role requiring strong judgment, consistency, and advanced QuickBooks Online skills. This is not an entry-level bookkeeping role and not a staff accountant position. You will be expected to manage recurring work independently, meet deadlines without reminders, and proactively surface issues. What You’ll Do • Own full-cycle bookkeeping for assigned clients • Code and review transactions weekly • Perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations • Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations with support • Ensure books are accurate, organized, and closed on time each month • Manage multiple QuickBooks Online files concurrently • Maintain bank feeds, rules, and proper account classifications • Identify and correct errors, including prior-period issues • Request missing documentation and follow up proactively • Communicate clearly on open items and timelines • Follow firm SOPs and documentation standards consistently What We’re Looking For • 4+ years of hands-on bookkeeping experience • Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks Online (required) • Strong understanding of accrual-basis accounting • Extensive experience with reconciliations and monthly close • Experience managing multiple clients or entities • Comfortable working independently in a remote environment • Strong attention to detail and deadline discipline • Professional written and verbal communication skills • Working knowledge of Excel (filters, formulas, basic lookups) What This Role Is Not • Not entry-level bookkeeping • Not a data-entry-only role • Not a staff accountant or senior accountant position • Not responsible for complex technical accounting or final reviews How Success Is Measured • On-time monthly closes • Clean, well-supported reconciliations • Minimal corrections or rework • Consistent ownership of assigned clients • Proactive communication and issue identification Why This Role Might Be a Fit for You • You enjoy owning your work and being accountable • You prefer execution over theory • You take pride in clean, accurate books • You work well in structured, process-driven environments • You don’t need constant oversight to deliver results Apply tot his job