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.