Full Charge Bookkeeper |

Position:Full Charge Bookkeeper & Certified Payroll Specialist |

Location:SA/Lat Am (Remote)

Work Schedule:Pacific Hours

Salary:Market Related

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are an established U.S. California-based accounting firm expanding our global operations. We are looking for an exceptional Senior Bookkeeping & Certified Payroll Specialist to join us as our foundational offshore team member. This is a high-visibility, dual-impact position: you will own full-charge bookkeeping and public works payroll compliance for our U.S. clients while actively collaborating with leadership to build the operational framework, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and infrastructure to scale our remote operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Operational Setup & Process Building (Foundational)
* Help establish the offshore operational framework and serve as the core link to our onshore California team.
* Design, refine, and document clear SOPs for full-charge bookkeeping, general ledger account analysis, and certified payroll compliance workflows.
2. Certified Payroll & Public Works Compliance
* Oversee and audit certified payroll reporting for U.S. construction and public works projects.
* Ensure strict adherence to California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) rules, California Labor Code, and Federal prevailing wage laws.
* Manage correct worker classifications, prevailing wage determinations, and fringe benefit calculations.
* Prepare, review, and submit Certified Payroll Reports (CPRs) using systems like LCPtracker or similar compliance platforms.
* Interface with project teams, clients, and regulatory bodies for payroll audits and documentation requests.
3. Full-Charge Bookkeeping & Client Accounting
* Manage full-cycle bookkeeping for multiple SMB and construction clients in QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Desktop.
* Execute bank reconciliations, accounts payable/receivable (AP/AR), general ledger maintenance, journal entries, and month-end closes.
* Perform financial record reviews to ensure strict compliance with accounting standards.

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
* Experience: 3+ years of progressive experience in full-charge bookkeeping and multi-client accounting.
* Payroll & Compliance experience is non-negotiable: Direct experience with U.S. payroll processing. Proven expertise or strong familiarity with California prevailing wage laws, public works regulations, and Certified Payroll Reports (CPRs)
* Software Mastery: Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks Online (QBO) and QuickBooks Desktop. Experience with LCPtracker or standard compliance reporting tools is a plus.
* Time Zone Alignment: Willingness and capability to work full-time during U.S. Pacific Time (PST) business hours.
* Language: Native or near-native English fluency (both written and verbal) with top-tier professional communication skills.Support the bookkeeping businessHelp with bookkeeping and payrollSpecifically supported certified payroll for construction/public works projectsAssist with building processes and SOPsHelp establish the offshore team framework and support the onshore teamBackground in bookkeeping and payrollFamiliarity with or ability to learn certified payrollExposure to construction project payroll and/or government/public works complianceKnowledge of or ability to quickly learn California regulatory requirementsUnderstanding of the California Department of Industrial RelationsExperience with compliance-related payroll/reporting.
* Support the bookkeeping business
* Help with bookkeeping and payroll
* Specifically supported certified payroll for construction/public works projects
* Assist with building processes and SOPs
* Help establish the offshore team framework and support the onshore team
* Background in bookkeeping and payroll
* Familiarity with or ability to learn certified payroll
* Exposure to construction project payroll and/or government/public works compliance
* Knowledge of or ability to quickly learn California regulatory requirements
* Understanding of the California Department of Industrial Relations
* Experience with compliance-related payroll/reporting.

WHO YOU ARE
* A True Self-Starter: You thrive in autonomous environments and take initiative without needing step-by-step guidance.
* A Builder: You enjoy creating structure out of ambiguity—setting up templates, checklists, and standardized workflows excites you.
* Detail-Obsessed: You take pride in pinpoint accuracy across general ledgers, 10-key reconciliations, and strict labor code compliance.
* Strong communication skills
* Self-starter
* Able to hit the ground running
* No hand-holding
* High-level candidate who can help build SOPs / infrastructure
* Comfortable being the first offshore bookkeeping hire
* Fluent in English
* Growth-Oriented: You are eager to grow into a lead role as our offshore team expands.