Remote Bookkeeper Jobs for LatAm Professionals
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Every US business with more than three employees needs a bookkeeper. Most small business owners are not accountants, they need someone who keeps their books clean, reconciles accounts monthly, handles accounts payable and receivable, and produces reports that their CPA can use at tax time. LatAm professionals with QuickBooks or Xero experience and a working knowledge of US accounting standards are consistently in demand.
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Remote remote bookkeeper roles call for relevant experience, professional English, and independent judgment. Check current openings for the responsibilities, location requirements, and any published pay.
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See current openings and published pay →What do US companies look for in a remote bookkeeper?
US companies look for QuickBooks Online or Xero proficiency, accurate monthly reconciliation, and working knowledge of US GAAP. B2 English can work for this data-heavy role, and strong candidates can prepare P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow reports without guidance.
QuickBooks Online or Xero certification or proven proficiency
Most US small businesses run QuickBooks Online (QBOL). Some use Xero, particularly businesses with connections to the UK or Australia. You need to be able to set up chart of accounts, code transactions, reconcile bank accounts, and produce Profit and Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow reports without guidance. A QuickBooks ProAdvisor certification strengthens your application significantly.
Working knowledge of US GAAP basics
You do not need to be a CPA. You need to understand accrual vs. cash basis accounting, how to record accounts payable and receivable correctly, depreciation concepts, and the difference between expenses and capital expenditures. US business owners trust their bookkeeper not to misclassify transactions in ways that create tax problems.
Accuracy as your defining professional trait
Bookkeeping errors compound. A misclassified transaction in January becomes a reconciliation nightmare in December. US companies need bookkeepers who have a personal standard of accuracy that makes errors rare, who catch mistakes before they submit reports, and who proactively flag unusual transactions to the business owner.
English sufficient for financial communication
You'll communicate with vendors, clients, and the business owner in English. Emails about invoices, payment status, and account questions need to be clear and professional. B2 English is workable for bookkeeping roles, the job is primarily data-driven and written, not call-heavy.
What does a remote bookkeeper do all day?
A remote bookkeeper imports and codes transactions in QuickBooks Online, reconciles bank and credit card accounts, and follows up on overdue invoices. A typical day may include reviewing 47 transactions, preparing a P&L for 4 locations, and reporting a change from 31% to 34% in food costs.
Monday morning. You open QuickBooks Online for your primary client, a US-based e-commerce company with about $2M in annual revenue. You import last week's bank transactions, 47 of them, and code each one: vendor payments, customer refunds, advertising spend, payroll. Most are straightforward. Two transactions need clarification, you send the owner a Slack message with a screenshot and a quick question.
You reconcile the credit card account. Last month's statement matches QuickBooks. You mark it reconciled and move to accounts receivable. Three invoices are overdue by more than 30 days. You send payment reminder emails using the template you've refined over three months: professional, specific (invoice number, amount, due date), and with a clear payment link.
After the first client, you move to client two: a small law firm. You enter their payroll journal entry from last week (their payroll is processed externally, you record the journal entries). You enter two vendor invoices for office supplies and software subscriptions. You update their accounts payable aging report.
At 2 PM you prepare the monthly financial statements for client three: a restaurant group with four locations. You run the P&L by location, check that food cost percentages look normal (they're running 34% this month, up from 31% last month, you note this in your monthly summary for the owner), and export the statements to PDF.
End of day, you check in on your task list. Tomorrow is accounts payable day for two clients. You set your reminders and close your laptop. This is the reality: highly organized, detail-oriented work that most business owners deeply appreciate once they find someone who does it well.
What skills do you need for a remote bookkeeper job?
You need QuickBooks Online or Xero, bank reconciliation, accounts payable and receivable, and US GAAP basics. You should also prepare 3 core financial statements, P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow, and work accurately in Excel, Bill.com, Melio, Expensify, or Ramp.
Hard skills needed
- ✓QuickBooks Online (preferred) or Xero
- ✓Bank and credit card reconciliation
- ✓Accounts payable and receivable management
- ✓Payroll journal entries (US payroll basics)
- ✓US GAAP fundamentals (accrual and cash basis)
- ✓Financial statement preparation (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)
- ✓Excel or Google Sheets for financial analysis
- ✓Bill.com or Melio for vendor payments
- ✓Expensify or Ramp for expense management
Soft skills that close the hire
- ✓Obsessive accuracy and error-checking
- ✓Proactive communication about financial anomalies
- ✓Organized workflow across multiple client files
- ✓Professional written English for vendor and client communication
- ✓Discretion with sensitive financial information
- ✓Calm when reconciliation doesn't balance on the first pass
Where this role leads in 2-3 years
Full-Charge Bookkeeper
You own the books for one or two US companies, deliver monthly financial statements, and handle AP/AR independently. The business owner trusts you completely with their financial data.
Senior Bookkeeper or Accounting Specialist
You manage more complex clients, potentially multiple entities, and may begin handling more advanced tasks like financial analysis, budgeting support, or payroll processing.
Controller or Accounting Manager
With additional credentials (CPA equivalent or CMA) or experience at fast-growing companies, the path leads to controller-level roles overseeing the full accounting function.
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Questions about this role
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How does Puente's 5-step vetting process work?
You complete these five steps in order so Puente and the hiring company can understand your experience, communication, and fit.
- Apply and record a video introduction. Submit your application with a short video introduction so we can assess how clearly you speak English and present yourself professionally.
- Recruiter interview. Complete a structured interview about your work history, working style, and ability to communicate clearly in written and spoken English.
- Client interview. Meet the US company so its team can decide whether your experience and working style fit the role and team.
- Background check. Complete a standard background verification before placement so you and the company can begin the working relationship with trust.
- AI tools certification. Complete Puente's free AI tools certification for your specific role before your first day with the company.
We aim to place great fits within 14 days. Timing depends on role availability and fit.
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