Bookkeeper

Location:

Remote (LATAM, South Africa, or Philippines)

Compensation:

Starting compensation: USD $1,200/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

Bookkeeper - 60667732046