Senior Bookkeeper

Retainer Contact | Remote LATAM

About Your Startup Operations

 Your Startup Operations is a boutique agency providing high-level operational services to small businesses. We work primarily with business owners in the United States. Our vision is to empower small business owners by delivering "white glove" service that maintains flexibility, care, and affordability.

Perks & benefits (clear & compact)

Effective immediately

• 7 paid company holidays (major U.S. holidays listed in original JD)
• Regularly paid company social events & game nights
• Bi-monthly team training
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After 3 months

• 1 local holiday choice per year
• $100/year professional development allowance
• One-time $50 workspace reimbursement
• 10 days PTO / 3 sick days per year
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After 1 year

• Healthcare reimbursement up to $50/month (eligible expenses)
• An additional one-time $50 workspace reimbursement
• Possible year-end bonus (company discretion)

Who You Are

• Proactive & Resourceful: You anticipate needs and solve problems before they become issues. You don't wait to be told what to do; you find the solution.
• Highly Organized: You establish clear day-to-day routines and keep complex workflows running smoothly.
• A Strong Communicator: You articulate ideas clearly and professionally in both written and verbal English.
• Detail-Oriented: You care about accuracy. (Hint: During your interview, please mention which SCORE value you most align with and why at the very end of the conversation for bonus points.)

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Financial Records: execute full-cycle bookkeeping in QuickBooks Online for a roster of clients, ensuring US GAAP compliance.
• Reconciliation & Reporting: Perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations and generate accurate financial reports (P&L, Balance Sheet).
• AP/AR Management: oversee invoicing and bill payments using tools like Bill.com and Stripe.
• Process Optimization: Continuously look for ways to streamline financial workflows using tools like Hubdoc and 17hats.
• Client Support: Act as a reliable financial resource, maintaining professional correspondence with clients regarding their accounts.

Requirements

The Essentials:

• Experience: 5+ years of dedicated bookkeeping experience.
• International Exposure: 2+ years of experience working with American, Canadian, Australian, or U.K. clients/managers.
• Technical Mastery: 2+ years of hands-on experience with QuickBooks Online is mandatory.
• Adaptability: Ability to quickly learn new tools and find efficient solutions to day-to-day issues.
• Availability: Flexibility to take calls during PST to EST business hours.

Preferred Skills (The "Nice-to-Haves"):

• Experience with US GAAP standards.
• Familiarity with project management tools (Asana, Trello, or ClickUp).
• Proficiency with financial ecosystem tools: Stripe, Hubdoc, 17hats, Bill.com, Gusto, and Wise.
• Knowledge of IOLTA (Trust Accounting) is a significant advantage.