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Company: Higher Options

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.

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