Bookkeeper

Job Title: Bookkeeper

Location: South Africa

Job Type: Full-Time, Remote

Working Hours: US Hours (9am-5pm EST)

Salary: South African Rand (ZAR)

We are looking for an experienced Bookkeeper to independently manage the day-to-day finance and bookkeeping function for a remote business. The ideal candidate will have strong QuickBooks Online experience, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to take full ownership of accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, payroll-related accounting, contractor records, and monthly financial reporting.

This role requires someone who is highly organized, proactive, trustworthy, and comfortable working independently in a remote environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the full-cycle bookkeeping function using QuickBooks Online (QBO).
• Maintain accurate Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) records.
• Categorize transactions accurately and review expense classifications.
• Update and reconcile bank accounts at least twice weekly.
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and payment processors.
• Prepare and post journal entries.
• Complete monthly close procedures.
• Import and reconcile payroll journal entries.
• Reconcile payroll and related payments.
• Update and track 401(k) payme