Bookkeeper Job at Somewhere, Latin America

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  • Somewhere
  • Latin America

Job Description

Bookkeeping Associate (Remote)

Location: LATAM
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Accounting / Finance Advisory / Startup Finance

About the Company

We are a cloud-based finance and accounting partner supporting high-growth startups across the United States and Canada. Our team combines deep accounting expertise with an automation-first technology stack to help founders and leadership teams build scalable financial operations and make better strategic decisions.

Our services span the full finance lifecycle—from day-to-day accounting operations to high-level CFO advisory. We operate as an embedded finance partner to our clients, helping them manage core financial processes while preparing them for growth, fundraising, and operational scale.

Key areas of support include:

  • Full-cycle accounting and bookkeeping

  • Accounts payable and payroll processing

  • Budgeting, forecasting, and KPI tracking

  • Cash flow management and financial reporting

  • Fundraising support and M&A diligence

  • Strategic planning and operational finance

  • Sales tax filings, payroll compliance, and audit support

We operate as a fully distributed team and believe in building a flexible, collaborative, and technology-driven workplace where team members can grow professionally while supporting innovative companies.

The Role

We are seeking a Bookkeeping Associate to support the accounting operations of multiple startup clients across the United States and Canada.

This role is critical in ensuring that financial records are accurate, timely, and audit-ready , creating the foundation for deeper financial analysis and strategic advisory work. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, remote, and technology-driven environment .

You will work closely with Accounting Associates, Controllers, and client stakeholders to maintain strong financial systems and support the financial health of our clients.

Key Responsibilities

Client Bookkeeping Operations

  • Perform full-cycle accrual bookkeeping for multiple client accounts simultaneously.

  • Review, analyze, and record transactions across various platforms including e-commerce, billing, and payment systems.

  • Maintain accurate general ledger records and ensure proper classification of transactions.

Accounts Payable Management

  • Prepare, review, and process accounts payable transactions .

  • Maintain vendor records and ensure timely and accurate payments.

Financial Reconciliation

  • Prepare monthly reconciliation reports for client accounts.

  • Review bookkeeping entries and make necessary adjustments to ensure accuracy.

  • Ensure reconciliation documentation supports all balance sheet accounts.

Client Support & Communication

  • Act as the primary point of contact for bookkeeping-related inquiries .

  • Proactively identify financial discrepancies, reporting gaps, or operational changes impacting bookkeeping.

  • Communicate clearly with clients and internal team members regarding financial updates.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Work closely with Accounting Associates and Controllers to ensure transactions align with each client’s financial goals and reporting requirements.

  • Support broader finance initiatives including reporting improvements and process optimization.

Process Improvement

  • Continuously evaluate tools, workflows, and systems to improve efficiency and accuracy.

  • Contribute to improving best practices across the organization’s accounting processes.

Compliance & Confidentiality

  • Maintain strict confidentiality when handling financial information.

  • Ensure all financial records follow compliance and reporting standards.

What Success Looks Like

  • Client books are accurate, organized, and consistently reconciled each month

  • Financial data is delivered on time and ready for higher-level analysis

  • Clients receive prompt, professional communication and bookkeeping support

  • Accounting workflows become more efficient through automation and improved processes

Qualifications

Required Experience

  • 2+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience

  • Experience supporting multiple clients or high-growth environments is preferred

  • Comfortable working in a fully remote team environment

Accounting & Technical Skills

Strong knowledge of:

  • Accrual accounting principles

  • Financial reconciliations

  • Accounts payable processes

  • General ledger management

Hands-on experience with cloud accounting tools such as:

  • Xero

  • Dext

  • Expensify

  • Shopify

  • Stripe

  • PayPal

  • or similar financial technology platforms

Key Traits We Value

We are looking for someone who is:

Detail-Driven
You maintain exceptional accuracy when managing large volumes of financial data.

Highly Organized
You are able to prioritize multiple clients, deadlines, and workflows without losing focus.

Tech-Savvy
You enjoy using automation tools and modern accounting platforms to improve efficiency.

Client-Focused
You communicate clearly and proactively with both internal teams and clients.

Self-Managed
You can independently manage your schedule and responsibilities in a remote environment.

Collaborative
You enjoy working in a tight-knit team environment and learning from those around you.

Why Join Us

  • Fully remote, distributed team

  • Exposure to high-growth startup environments

  • Opportunity to work alongside experienced finance professionals

  • Access to a modern automation-first accounting tech stack

  • A culture focused on learning, growth, and collaboration

If you are passionate about building strong financial systems and enjoy working with modern accounting tools in a remote environment, we encourage you to apply.

Job Tags

Full time, Flexible hours

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