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Bookkeeper

Bookkeepers maintain the financial foundation of a business. They ensure day-to-day financial records are accurate, helping companies stay compliant, informed, and ready to scale.

Salary Ranges

  • Early-career professionals with ~1–2 years experience.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Record daily transactions (sales, expenses, payments) in accounting software

    • Reconcile bank statements and credit card accounts

    • Assist with accounts payable and receivable entries

    • Prepare and send invoices; follow up on payments

    • Support payroll data entry

    • Help with month-end closing tasks (e.g. accruals, adjustments)

    Autonomy & Decision-Making

    Works under close guidance. Handles routine tasks independently, but refers complex reconciliations or exceptions to senior staff or manager.

    Tools & Skills

    • Familiarity with tools such as QuickBooks, Xero, or similar

    • Solid spreadsheet skills (Excel or Google Sheets)

    • Basic understanding of double-entry bookkeeping

    • Attention to detail

    • Clear written communication in English

    Ideal For

    • Small to mid-size companies needing reliable day-to-day financial operations support

    • Teams that want someone to own core bookkeeping tasks and keep records clean

  • Professional with 2-5 years of experience.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Manage and oversee full-cycle bookkeeping

    • Reconcile complex accounts and intercompany transactions

    • Maintain accounts receivables and payables with minimal supervision

    • Prepare periodic financial summaries and status reports

    • Assist in budgeting and cash flow tracking

    • Coordinate with external accountants or auditors

    Autonomy & Decision‑Making

    Handles most bookkeeping functions independently. Escalates exceptions and unusual items. May guide or review junior bookkeepers’ work.

    Tools & Skills

    • Proficient in accounting software ecosystems

    • Advanced in Excel (formulas, pivot tables)

    • Understanding of accounting principles and internal controls

    • Problem-solving skills

    • Reliable communication with cross-functional teams

    Ideal For

    • Businesses expecting growing bookkeeping complexity

    • Organizations needing someone to maintain clean, scalable financial records

  • Professional with over +5 years of experience.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Oversee the entire bookkeeping function and ensure accuracy

    • Develop and improve bookkeeping procedures, workflows, and internal controls

    • Handle complex reconciliations, consolidations, and intercompany accounting

    • Liaise with external accountants, auditors, and tax professionals

    • Contribute to financial analysis and variance reporting

    • Provide guidance or mentoring to junior bookkeeping staff

    Autonomy & Decision‑Making

    Operates with full ownership over bookkeeping operations. Defines workflows, escalates only major strategic or accounting-policy items.

    Tools & Skills

    • Expert knowledge of accounting systems and integrations

    • Advanced Excel / data manipulation skills

    • Strong understanding of accounting standards and best practices

    • Leadership and mentoring ability

    • Ability to communicate complex financial information

    Ideal For

    • Established companies looking to formalize finance operations

    • Teams that require someone who can ensure robustness, accuracy, and scale in bookkeeping

Key Factors that impact Salary and Seniority

  • Experience with U.S. or international accounting standards

  • Handling of multi‑currency bookkeeping and cross-border transactions

  • Exposure to automated bookkeeping tools or integrations (Zapier, APIs)

  • Ability to lead process improvement or manage others

  • Experience working alongside accountants, auditors, or CFOs

Alternative names for this role

Ledger Clerk

Bookkeeping Specialist

Finance Recorder

Accounting Operations Associate

Accounting Assistant

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Meet some of our exceptional Bookkeepers


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These are just a few examples of the outstanding quality and experience of our talent. If you want to hire someone like this, get in touch and we’ll start the process as soon as possible.

Juan | $1,800/mo

  • Juan is a Junior Bookkeeper with hands-on experience in full-cycle accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations, and month-end close. He has a solid background working with e-commerce and multi-entity environments, supporting US-based companies.

Mateo | $2,000/mo

  • Mateo is a Junior Bookkeeper with 2+ years of experience supporting US-based accounting teams in remote settings. He specializes in reconciliations, financial statement preparation, and month-end close processes.

Salomon | $2,500/mo

  • Salomon is a Mid-Level Bookkeeper with over 3 years of experience in bookkeeping, financial reporting, and US tax preparation. He specializes in managing multi-client portfolios, reconciliations, and month-end processes across a range of industries.

Marcos | $2,500/mo

  • Marcos is a Mid-Level Bookkeeper with over 3 years of experience in bookkeeping, reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, and month-end close. He has built his career supporting US-based companies remotely across the wholesale, manufacturing, and construction industries.

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