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Our client is a growing US-based self-care and consumer products company specializing in wellness products sold through e-commerce and retail channels. The business generates the majority of its revenue through online sales, particularly Amazon and Shopify, while also maintaining a strong retail presence. The company operates within a multi-brand consumer goods group and is looking to strengthen its in-house finance operations as it continues to grow.
We are looking for a Senior Bookkeeper to take ownership of the company’s day-to-day bookkeeping and month-end close processes. This person will manage core accounting activities, maintain accurate financial records, and ensure reporting deadlines are consistently met.
The ideal candidate is highly proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable working independently. You will work closely with the company’s leadership team and become deeply familiar with the business, its operating expenses, cost of goods, and e-commerce operations. This is a hands-on role where strong communication and ownership are essential.
This is a remote, full-time contractor role aligned with US business hours.
Manage day-to-day bookkeeping activities, including accounts payable and accounts receivable.
Own the month-end close process and ensure books are accurate and completed on schedule.
Prepare and reconcile P&L and Balance Sheet accounts.
Perform bank, account, and general ledger reconciliations.
Monitor operating expenses, cost of goods sold, and changes that may impact financial reporting.
Support financial reporting and lender-related reporting using established templates and processes.
Maintain accurate accounting records in QuickBooks Online and ensure transactions are properly recorded and reconciled.
Review e-commerce accounting activity from platforms such as Amazon and Shopify.
Identify missing information or potential issues early and proactively communicate them before they impact deadlines.
Help improve accounting processes, documentation, and automation as the business grows.
5+ years of experience in bookkeeping, accounting, or a related role.
Proven experience owning or actively managing month-end close processes.
Strong hands-on experience with QuickBooks Online.
Solid knowledge of AP, AR, reconciliations, P&L, and Balance Sheet.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate financial reporting.
Highly proactive approach to identifying issues, following up on missing information, and meeting deadlines.
Ability to learn a business and its accounting processes quickly.
Experience with e-commerce accounting, particularly Amazon and/or Shopify, is a plus.
Experience with A2X, accounting automation, or AI tools is a plus.
Experience with inventory, COGS, or lender reporting is a plus.
Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal.
Availability to work full-time aligned with PST or EST business hours.
Ability to work independently and take full ownership of assigned responsibilities.
10 days of PTO per year.
Remote, full-time contractor position.
Work aligned with US business hours.
Opportunity to work directly with a growing US-based consumer products company.
Opportunity to contribute to accounting process improvements and automation