Bookkeeper

Location:

Remote (LATAM South Africa or Philippines)

Compensation:

• Starting compensation: USD $1200/month
• Compensation reviewed after first 3 months based on performance
• Performance bonuses begin from Day 1

Industry:

B2B Podcast Production / Media Services / Content Marketing

Schedule:

Full-time Contractor Flexible Schedule

About the Company

Our client is a fast-growing B2B podcast production and content marketing business operating in a remote-first startup environment.

The company supports professional service businesses and founders through podcast production content distribution and media-driven customer acquisition systems.

They are seeking a highly detail-oriented Bookkeeper to support financial operations reporting reconciliations and accounting administration.

Role Overview

The Bookkeeper will manage day-to-day accounting operations with a strong emphasis on:

• Xero bookkeeping
• Stripe reconciliation
• reporting accuracy
• accounts payable and receivable
• subscription revenue tracking
• financial organization

Success in this role is measured by:

• financial accuracy
• reconciliation consistency
• reporting quality
• deadline management
• organizational discipline

Key Responsibilities

Bookkeeping & Accounting Operations

• Maintain accurate financial records inside Xero
• Categorize and reconcile financial transactions
• Manage accounts payable and receivable workflows
• Conduct daily weekly and monthly reconciliations
• Maintain organized financial documentation and records

Stripe & Revenue Reconciliation

• Reconcile Stripe payments refunds disputes and subscription activity
• Track recurring revenue and payment activity
• Monitor billing accuracy and transaction reporting
• Maintain alignment between payment systems and accounting records

Financial Reporting

• Prepare monthly Profit & Loss statements and Balance Sheets
• Generate financial reporting for leadership review
• Track operational financial KPIs and revenue metrics
• Support budgeting and financial analysis initiatives

Tax & Compliance Support

• Assist with US tax preparation and documentation
• Maintain organized records for compliance purposes
• Coordinate with external accountants or tax advisors as needed
• Support quarterly and annual filing preparation

Required Skills & Experience

Hard Skills

• 3 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience
• Strong proficiency in Xero Accounting Software
• Experience reconciling Stripe transactions and subscriptions
• Strong understanding of bookkeeping principles and financial reporting
• Advanced Excel or Google Sheets proficiency
• Experience with accounts payable and receivable management
• Strong attention to detail and organizational accuracy

Preferred Experience

• Experience supporting startups or subscription-based businesses
• Familiarity with US accounting processes
• Experience preparing financial reports for leadership teams
• Experience with SaaS media or professional services businesses
• Accounting certifications or bookkeeping credentials are a plus

Soft Skills & Traits

Detail-Oriented

You maintain exceptional accuracy across financial systems and reporting.

Autonomous

You manage priorities independently and consistently meet deadlines.

Organized & Structured

You enjoy maintaining clean systems reconciliations and documentation.

Trustworthy

You handle confidential financial information with professionalism and discretion.

About the Candidate

You are a highly dependable finance professional who enjoys structured work process consistency and operational accuracy.

You are comfortable operating remotely while maintaining strong accountability and communication with leadership.

The company strongly values candidates who:

• learn quickly without repeated instruction
• are highly organized and proactive
• operate independently with minimal oversight
• embrace startup environments and evolving systems
• are comfortable adopting new tools and operational technologies

Additional Operational Notes

• Strong hands-on Xero experience is mandatory
• Certification alone is not sufficient; practical operational experience is required
• Candidates must have experience with:
  • bank reconciliations
  • credit card reconciliations
  • recurring invoices and billing
  • Stripe subscription reconciliation
  • financial reporting
  • sales tax support processes
• Strong Excel/Google Sheets capabilities are required including formulas projections and reporting
• Familiarity with integrations between Xero Stripe and operational systems is highly preferred
• Candidates must be comfortable using productivity/time-tracking software
• Compensation is tied to productive tracked hours and KPI performance
• Multiple KPI-driven bonus opportunities are available
• Familiarity with AI tools workflow automation and operational efficiency systems is strongly preferred