Bookkeeper - Remote (South Africa)

ISTA Personnel Solutions is a dynamic and fast-growing BPO company. We are not a recruitment agency. We partner with international US clients and integrate our staff members directly within our clients’ operations. We focus on long-term placements where you contribute directly to the client’s success.

We are partnering with a growing U.S.-based ABA therapy provider to recruit a full-time Bookkeeper to join their finance team.

This is a fully remote role for a detail-oriented, dependable, and numbers-minded individual who enjoys keeping the books accurate and the month-end close running smoothly. You will handle a high volume of payments and deposits, reconcile multiple bank and credit card accounts, and investigate discrepancies until every item is resolved. You will report directly to the client’s finance leadership and play an important part in keeping the company’s financials clean and up to date.

PLEASE NOTE:

• Working hours: Monday to Friday, 16:00–01:00 SAST (subject to US daylight saving changes)
• Public Holidays: You will be required to work on both South African and U.S. public holidays (compensation for SA public holidays in accordance with the BCEA).
• Internet Requirements: A fixed fibre line with a minimum speed of 25 Mbps (upload & download) and the ability to support a wired Ethernet connection is mandatory. Applicants without a fixed fibre line cannot be considered.
• Power Backup: A reliable power backup solution is required to manage load shedding and power outages. Applicants without a power backup cannot be considered.
• Work Environment: This is a fully remote working role and you must be based in South Africa.

Job Responsibilities (but not limited to):

• Prepare and complete monthly bank and credit card reconciliations (5 bank accounts and 3 credit cards)
• Investigate and resolve reconciliation discrepancies accurately and promptly
• Record and process approximately 100 payments and 200 deposits, ensuring everything is coded and matched correctly
• Post payroll-related bookkeeping entries (payroll processing itself is not part of this role)
• Process and review employee expense claims against policy and supporting documentation
• Manage collections by following up on outstanding customer balances and keeping receivables up to date
• Support the month-end close by preparing schedules, reconciling accounts, and assisting with journal entries
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation in QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise and Excel
• Communicate clearly and professionally with US-based management and internal teams

Requirements

• Experience in a bookkeeping or accounting role
• Solid understanding of bookkeeping fundamentals, including double-entry accounting and general ledger coding
• Proven experience preparing bank and credit card reconciliations and investigating discrepancies
• Experience processing high volumes of payments and deposits accurately
• Proficiency in Excel (lookups, pivot tables, formulas) and Word
• Experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks
• Strong attention to detail and a habit of checking your own work
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Ability to manage deadlines and stay organized during month-end

Beneficial Experience

• QuickBooks Desktop (Enterprise) experience
• Experience with expense claims, collections, or accounts receivable follow-up
• Month-end close experience
• Familiarity with US accounting practices and terminology
• Experience in healthcare, therapy, or other multi-location service businesses
• Experience working with US or international clients