Senior Bookkeeper - SL 00068

Job Title: Senior Bookkeeper
Location: Remote (EST Time zone)
Salary Range: up to 2500 USD

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (EST)

NOTE: INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR POSITION

Company Overview:

Sagan is an exclusive membership community for top executives, founders, and CEOs seeking to hire and maximize the impact of international talent. We bridge the gap between global talent and US-based businesses, connecting candidates from vibrant regions like Latin America, the Philippines, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Africa with leading American companies. Discover a world of career possibilities with Sagan.

About the Company:

We are a fast-growing company providing bookkeeping services for US-based businesses. Our team is dedicated to helping our clients maintain organized financial records and make informed financial decisions. We are looking for a Senior Bookkeeper with extensive experience to join our team and manage multiple client accounts.

Position Overview:

The Senior Bookkeeper will be responsible for managing day-to-day bookkeeping for several US-based clients. This role requires extensive knowledge of US GAAP, experience in creating financial statements, and the ability to communicate effectively with clients regarding their financial data.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage Bookkeeping Operations: Perform bookkeeping tasks using Xero and/or QuickBooks, ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded.
• Financial Statement Preparation: Create and manage financial statements according to US GAAP. Experience preparing financial statements (assume they need to have prepared at least 30 year-end financial statements in the last 12 months).
• Client Communication: Communicate directly with clients, answering their queries and explaining financial reports in clear and understandable terms.
• Data Organization: Ensure all financial data is organized and easily accessible, maintaining up-to-date and accurate client records.
• Team Leadership (Nice-to-Have): Mentor junior bookkeepers and help coach others within the team if applicable.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years full-time experience as a bookkeeper.
• At least 3 years of experience doing bookkeeping for US-based businesses. That means that any bookkeeper that has worked with Singapore companies, PH companies, UK companies, etc., is NOT what we are looking for.
• Proficiency in Xero and/or QuickBooks. Either Xero or QB certified.
• Extensive understanding of US GAAP.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple client accounts simultaneously.
• Fluent in English with excellent communication skills.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Experience managing a small team or mentoring junior bookkeepers.
• Additional certifications in accounting or bookkeeping.

Please note: To ensure prompt processing of your application, we kindly request that you submit your resume and intro video in English format.