Junior Bookkeeper (Remote South Africa)
Location: Remote (South Africa)
Hours: 9am 5pm CST 4pm 12am SAST)
Compensation: $1000 $1500 USD/month depending on experience
Start Date: ASAP
About the Role
We re hiring a Junior Bookkeeper to support day-to-day accounting tasks across 20 business entities operated in California. You ll work closely with two experienced bookkeepers and report to the Senior Bookkeeper who oversees the broader multi-entity bookkeeping function for a growing family-run U.S. business.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone early in their bookkeeping career who is sharp detail-oriented and eager to grow in a remote fast-paced environment with high standards and supportive mentorship.
Key Responsibilities
- Support data entry and routine bookkeeping for 20 California-based LLCs
- Perform daily and weekly reconciliations of transactions accounts payable and accounts receivable
- Help maintain accurate records in QuickBooks Online and ensure timely categorization of expenses
- Collaborate with the bookkeeping team to support month-end close processes
- Assist in preparing financial statements and reports as directed
- Follow internal documentation and workflows for consistency across entities
- Flag inconsistencies duplicate entries or errors to senior team members
- Maintain confidentiality and data integrity at all times
Requirements
- 1 2 years of experience in bookkeeping accounting support or financial administration
- Basic knowledge of QuickBooks Online or similar cloud-based accounting tools
- Proficient with Google Workspace (Docs Sheets Gmail etc.
- Strong attention to detail and comfort handling repetitive tasks accurately
- Clear professional communication skills in English (written and verbal)
- Reliable internet connection and ability to work U.S. Central Time hours 4pm 12am SAST)
- Eagerness to learn take feedback and grow in a remote collaborative team
Nice-to-Have
- Experience with multiple sets of books or multi-entity accounting
- Exposure to U.S.-based business structures or tax/accounting workflows
- Familiarity with Slack project trackers (e.g. Notion or Trello) or workflow tools