[Hiring] Bookkeeping Assistant REMOTE USA
Position: Bookkeeping Assistant
Date Posted: August 28, 2025
Industry: Accounting / Bookkeeping / Professional Services
Employment Type: Not Specified
Experience: Not Specified
Qualification: Estimated Qualification like Bachelor Degree holder, Diploma/Degree/Certificate
Salary: $35,000 – $40,000
Location: United States, REMOTE
Company: Breakwater Accounting & Advisory
Description:
About Us
Breakwater Accounting & Advisory delivers outsourced bookkeeping and accounting solutions to businesses and nonprofits nationwide. We pair skilled people with modern tools to work smarter and deliver measurable value for every client. We are proudly woman-led, recognized as a Top Workplace by the Delaware News Journal for four consecutive years, and featured on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies.
Our Philosophy
Great people first, technology-forward thinking second — and the right balance of both. We cultivate a flexible, upbeat, and energetic workplace where teamwork, initiative, and client service shine. Our Core Principles guide everything we do: proactive, positive, purposeful, protective, prepared, and principled.
The Role & Responsibilities
We are seeking a motivated Bookkeeping Assistant who is a natural problem-solver and clear, purposeful communicator. You should understand bookkeeping fundamentals, enjoy supporting clients, and thrive in an agile small-business environment. In this role, you will:
- Support the bookkeeping team by collecting and organizing financial documents from clients.
- Prepare datasets for upload into accounting platforms (primarily QuickBooks Online; occasionally Xero).
- Ensure accuracy across reports, imports, and documentation with strong attention to detail.
- Export and manipulate data, leverage tools, and help streamline recurring processes.
- Maintain thorough digital records by uploading support files and adding notes in accounting systems and internal folders.
- Collaborate with bookkeepers on reconciliations, invoicing, and basic reporting tasks.
- Communicate professionally with clients to request missing details and follow up on open items.
- Stay curious and keep learning, expanding your skills across accounting apps and workflow tools.
Who You Are
- You bring bookkeeping knowledge through hands-on experience or focused education.
- You are tech-savvy and resourceful, eager to learn new systems and find solutions.
- You are organized and detail-oriented, with pride in clean, accurate work.
- You enjoy helping others and contributing to a team that supports one another.
What We Offer
- Base salary: $35,000–$40,000.
- Five weeks of PTO in addition to company-observed holidays.
- Health, vision, and dental benefits.
- 401(k) with company match to help you invest in your future.
- A supportive, friendly, and fun culture that genuinely values its people.
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