About the role
We are looking for a proactive, detail-oriented Bookkeeping & Administrative Assistant to support a professional business services team with day-to-day bookkeeping, financial reconciliations, and administrative tasks.
The ideal candidate has strong QuickBooks Online experience, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to independently manage multiple client accounts while maintaining accurate financial records and meeting deadlines.
This is a fully remote, part-time opportunity offering flexibility, collaboration, and professional growth.
Duties / Task to perform
Manage day-to-day bookkeeping for assigned clients, including transaction coding, bank and credit card reconciliations, accounts payable, and bill processing.
Maintain accurate, complete, and up-to-date financial records using QuickBooks Online.
Investigate and independently resolve reconciliation discrepancies, missing transactions, duplicate entries, and routine bookkeeping issues.
Perform month-end bookkeeping activities and ensure all assigned work is completed within established deadlines.
Review financial records to identify errors, unusual balances, incomplete information, and opportunities for improvement.
Organize and maintain supporting financial documentation, client-specific procedures, and recurring task records.
Follow up internally on missing information and escalate complex matters when additional guidance or decisions are required.
Track time accurately by client and task to ensure transparency and productivity.
Provide administrative assistance, documentation updates, and process improvement support when bookkeeping responsibilities permit.
Assist with defined marketing and operational support tasks as needed.
Collaborate with team members to maintain efficient workflows and consistently deliver high-quality work.
Requirements
Proven experience in bookkeeping, including hands-on proficiency with QuickBooks Online (QBO).
Strong knowledge of accrual accounting, general bookkeeping principles, accounts payable, and month-end processes.
Experience performing bank and credit card reconciliations, transaction coding, and financial record maintenance.
Ability to independently investigate discrepancies, identify errors, and resolve routine accounting issues.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including basic formulas and spreadsheet functions.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple client accounts and recurring monthly deadlines.
Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and quality control.
Strong written English communication skills and professional communication abilities.
Ability to communicate effectively in English and Spanish.
Proactive, resourceful, and dependable, with the ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned responsibilities.
Strong time-management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks without constant supervision.
Comfortable learning new software, following established procedures, and maintaining accurate documentation.
Good judgment when determining which issues can be resolved independently and which require escalation.
Adaptable, collaborative, and receptive to feedback.
Experience with Dext or similar document-management software is a plus.
Schedule & Availability: Monday to Friday. Part-time (20 hours per week) flexible (PST).
Benefits
Fully remote work environment.
Flexible part-time schedule of 20 hours per week.
Stable, long-term collaboration.
One week of initial training and onboarding support.
Opportunity to work with international teams.
Clear scope of responsibilities and structured workflows.
Exposure to modern accounting tools and professional bookkeeping processes.
Supportive, flexible, and collaborative work culture.
Opportunity to develop independent decision-making and problem-solving skills.
Professional development and opportunities for skill growth.
Originally posted on Himalayas