Remote Bookkeeper - Xero and QuickBooks

Company 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.  Location is on Pacific Coast. Fully Remote.

Job Description

• 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

Additional Information

• Fully remote role; flexible remote work schedule 
• Growing firm - opportunity for learning and career growth
• Salary commensurate with experience
• 401k and 3% match

If this resonates with your experience and ambition, we invite you to connect and attach your resume and state your salary requirements within this application—we would love to hear from you!