# Bookkeeper (QuickBooks)

**Company:** [Hire Overseas](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/cvRB9R7vtuSYbz8sUcfYEC.md)
**Location:** Remote
**Workplace:** remote
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Brains and Brands

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## Description

We're looking for a **Bookkeeper** with construction industry experience to support a financial services and advisory business serving small contractors across the United States. You will help clean up client books, maintain accurate financial records, and support the financial infrastructure that keeps small construction businesses running.

This is a hands-on bookkeeping role supporting clients typically under $5 million in annual revenue. Construction experience is important. You should understand job costing, WIP, retainage, and how contractor financials differ from standard small business accounting.

### Why You'll Want to Join

-   You will be paid in **USD** (bi-monthly: every 15th and 30th)
-   **Paid Time Off** in accordance with company policy
-   Observance of **Holidays** per company guidelines
-   **100% remote setup** so you can work wherever you're most productive
-   Work inside a growing advisory practice with a clear path to take on more responsibility over time
-   Stable, recurring client work with room to grow as the practice scales

### What You'll Work On

**Bookkeeping and Record Maintenance**

-   Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records for small contractor clients
-   Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and vendor statements on a regular basis
-   Categorize transactions and ensure the chart of accounts is organized and consistent

**Construction-Specific Bookkeeping**

-   Support job costing and project-level tracking for active construction projects
-   Track retainage and assist with AIA billing documentation
-   Maintain work-in-progress records and flag discrepancies to the senior accountant

**QuickBooks Online Management**

-   Enter, categorize, and reconcile transactions inside QuickBooks Online
-   Assist with initial cleanup of disorganized or outdated client books
-   Keep client files organized and audit-ready at all times

**Reporting and Support**

-   Generate basic financial reports including profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow summaries
-   Support the senior accountant with data preparation and document organization
-   Flag issues or irregularities as they arise rather than waiting for review

### What You Bring

-   Bookkeeping or accounting experience with a focus on or exposure to the construction industry
-   Proficiency in QuickBooks Online, QBO certification preferred
-   Familiarity with job costing, retainage, and construction billing workflows
-   Strong attention to detail and organized approach to managing multiple client files
-   Clear written and verbal English communication skills
-   Self-directed and reliable with the ability to manage recurring tasks without close supervision

### Nice to Have

-   Experience working with small contractors or subcontractors under $5M in revenue
-   QBO ProAdvisor certification
-   Exposure to AIA billing or WIP schedule preparation
-   Background working under a CPA or senior accountant in a bookkeeping or advisory firm

### How to Apply

Please include:

1.  Your **updated resume**
2.  A **short Loom video (1 to 2 minutes)** introducing yourself, describing your bookkeeping experience in the construction industry, and explaining how you manage accuracy across multiple client accounts

**Only candidates who submit a Loom video will be moved to the next step of the hiring process.**

If you are organized, detail-oriented, and understand how construction bookkeeping works, this role gives you steady client work, clear responsibilities, and room to grow inside a practice that is building something real.

**Application Process Overview**

Our comprehensive selection process ensures we find the right fit for both you and our clients:

1.  **Initial Application** - Submit your application and complete our prequalifying questions
2.  **Video Introduction** - Record an video introduction to showcase your communication skills and work experience
3.  **Role-Specific Assessment** - Complete a homework assignment tailored to the position (if applicable)
4.  **Recruitment Interview** - Initial screening with our talent team
5.  **Executive Interview** - Meet with senior leadership to discuss role alignment
6.  **Client Interview** - Final interview with the client team you'd be supporting
7.  **Background & Reference Check** - Professional reference verification
8.  **Job Offer** - Successful candidates receive a formal offer to join the team

Each stage is designed to evaluate your fit for the role while giving you insights into our company culture and expectations. We'll keep you informed throughout the process and provide feedback at each step.