Remote Bookkeeper

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Job Title: Remote Bookkeeper
Location: Remote, California (Remote Based)
Hiring Company:
Job Title: Remote Bookkeeper

Job ID: 1064075

Date Posted: September 10, 2026

Employment Type: Full-time

Hiring Company (Organization): Confidential

Location: US Remote
Applicants must be located in the United States.

Base Salary:  $30 –$40 per hour  (USD)
Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Job Description:

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and energetic Bookkeeper to join their firm. The primary responsibilities of this role is to provide accurate bookkeeping for a book of small business clients and ensure compliance with accounting standards. Your expertise will help keep financial records precise and up-to-date, supporting the client’s growth and stability. This position offers an exciting opportunity to apply your accounting skills in a fast-paced environment while contributing to meaningful financial management.  If you have experience preparing taxes, that’s a big plus. If not, this is a great opportunity to expand your skills, as the firm offers training on tax preparation or simply supporting the tax team, if there’s interest. 

Responsibilities

  • Maintain accurate financial records using accounting software, using Xero and QuickBooks
  • Perform bank reconciliations, account analysis, and balance sheet reconciliations to ensure data integrity
  • Process payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable transactions efficiently and accurately
  • Prepare and review journal entries in accordance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles)
  • Assist with budgeting, financial report writing, and general ledger accounting to support organizational planning
  • Conduct account reconciliation activities including bank reconciliation and general ledger reconciliation
  • Ability (or willingness to learn) to prepare tax returns for individuals, small businesses, and non-profit organizations while ensuring compliance with current tax laws and regulations 

Qualifications

  • Proven experience as a bookkeeper or in accounting roles with a strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping principles 
  • Proficiency in accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop, or similar platforms
  • Solid knowledge of financial concepts including debits & credits, journal entries, GAAP standards, and account analysis
  • Experience with payroll processing and managing accounts payable/receivable workflows
  • Ability to work independently with excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Strong communication skills for preparing clear financial reports and collaborating across teams
  • Xero Certified Advisor and/or QBO ProAdvisor designation, nice to have
  • EA or CPA designation, nice to have

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