Junior Bookkeeper for Accounting Firm (Remote)

Junior Bookkeeper for Accounting Firm, Remote

Salary: USD $1,300 to $1,700 per month

Employment type: Full-time contractor

Location: Remote

About the role

Higher Options is looking for a Junior Bookkeeper to support the day-to-day bookkeeping operations of a growing accounting firm.

This role is ideal for someone with 1 to 2 years of bookkeeping or accounting support experience who is detail-oriented, organized, and eager to grow. CPA certification is not required. What matters most is accuracy, reliability, and a solid understanding of basic accounting principles.

You will help keep financial records clean and up to date while working with tools like QuickBooks Online, Xero, Excel, and cloud-based systems.

Key responsibilities

• Record and categorize financial transactions accurately.
• Assist with bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks.
• Organize invoices, receipts, statements, and supporting documents.
• Help prepare basic financial reports.
• Support month-end bookkeeping tasks under the guidance of senior team members.
• Review transactions for errors, duplicates, or missing information.
• Communicate clearly with the team and ask questions when needed.
• Follow internal processes, checklists, and bookkeeping best practices.

Required qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of bookkeeping, accounting assistant, or finance support experience.
• Basic understanding of bookkeeping principles, reconciliations, invoices, bills, and expense categorization.
• Experience with QuickBooks Online, Xero, Zoho Books, or similar accounting software.
• Good Excel or Google Sheets skills.
• Advanced English, C1.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and reliability.
• Ability to work remotely and overlap with U.S. business hours.

Nice to have

• Experience with U.S. clients or U.S. accounting practices.
• Experience in an accounting firm or multi-client environment.
• QuickBooks Online training or certification.
• Basic knowledge of payroll, sales tax, or tax season documentation.

Compensation and work arrangements

Salary: USD $1,300 to $1,700 per month

Employment type: Full-time contractor

Work arrangement: Remote, with overlap with U.S. work hours

Benefits: Flexible remote work environment, career growth opportunities, and collaboration with a supportive accounting team.

Application process

Apply through LinkedIn. Our team will review your application and contact selected candidates for the next steps, which may include a short survey, interview, or brief bookkeeping assessment.