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
