Bookkeeper - Remote - EMPSSS01

<p></p><p>This Role is Open to all South Africans </p><p>Remote Bookkeeper</p><p>US TimeZone EDT (<em>6 hours behind South Africa)</em></p><p>Salary: R16 000 - R18 000 Basic salary per month</p><p></p><p><strong>Remote Bookkeeper Wanted – Immediate Start</strong></p><p>An established US-based company in the industrial services sector is seeking a <strong>skilled and experienced Bookkeeper</strong> to support their finance team with urgent catch-up work.</p><p>The company is currently <strong>18+ months behind on bookkeeping</strong> (covering 2024 through to mid-2025), and is looking for someone who can <strong>hit the ground running</strong>. This is a remote role, ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.</p><p></p><h3><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></h3><ul> <li> Reconcile and update <strong>4–6 business bank accounts</strong> in <strong>QuickBooks Online</strong> </li> <li> Review, correct, and finalise <strong>monthly and year-end accounts</strong> </li> <li> Manage <strong>accounts payable and receivable</strong> </li> <li> Prepare and process <strong>invoices, payments, and receipts</strong> </li> <li> Conduct <strong>bank and credit card reconciliations</strong> </li> <li> Maintain accurate <strong>general ledger and journal entries</strong> </li> <li> Prepare <strong>financial reports</strong> and assist with budget tracking </li> <li> Identify and correct <strong>errors or discrepancies</strong> in past entries </li> <li> Organise and maintain <strong>digital financial records</strong> and backup documentation</li> </ul><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><p></p><ul> <li>Minimum <strong>3–5 years of bookkeeping experience</strong> </li> <li> Advanced knowledge of <strong>QuickBooks Online</strong> </li> <li> Strong understanding of <strong>accounting principles and reconciliations</strong> </li> <li> Ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines </li> <li> Excellent attention to detail and accuracy </li> <li> Clear written and verbal communication skills </li> <li> Comfortable working across time zones (US/South Africa)</li> </ul><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><p></p><h3><strong>Availability</strong></h3><p><strong>This is an urgent role and requires someone who is available to start immediately.</strong><br> The initial engagement will focus on clearing the backlog, with the potential for <strong>long-term, ongoing work</strong> for the right candidate.</p><p></p><p>If you're an experienced bookkeeper ready to take on a challenge and make an immediate impact — we’d love to hear from you.</p>