Junior Bookkeeper (ZR_24324_JOB)

This is a remote position.

Job Title: Junior Bookkeeper (Remote, Part-Time)

About Us

We are a fast-growing independent publishing company that produces high-quality books across a range of genres. As our catalog and partnerships expand, we’re seeking a reliable, detail-oriented Junior Bookkeeper to support our financial operations. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working behind the scenes, loves organization, values accuracy, and is excited about using new tools and technologies—including AI—to work smarter.

This role is ideal for remote professionals with prior experience in U.S. bookkeeping standards and a passion for clear communication.

Role Overview

You’ll be responsible for managing daily bookkeeping tasks, keeping records accurate and organized, and supporting our finance team with reconciliations, invoicing, and payments. You’ll work closely with our Accounting Director and team members across the company to ensure smooth financial workflows.

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 4 hours a day. Must overlap with U.S. Pacific or Central time for at least 2 hours per day
Reporting To: Accounting Director

Key Responsibilities

• Enter and categorize transactions in QuickBooks Online
  

• Reconcile bank and credit card statements monthly
  

• Assist with royalty tracking and author/contractor payments
  

• Generate and send invoices to vendors and partners
  

• Process payments through Justworks 
  

• Maintain organized and up-to-date digital financial records
  

• Support month-end and year-end close procedures
  

• Communicate with internal team, authors, and vendors regarding payment details
  

• Assist with basic financial reports using Excel/Google Sheets
  

• Be open to using AI tools and workflows to enhance speed, accuracy, and efficiency in bookkeeping processes
  

Tools You’ll Use

• QuickBooks Online
  

• Justworks (vendor payment access only)
  

• Google Sheets + Excel
  

• Slack and email for communication
  

• We may explore tools like ChatGPT, Zapier, or AI add-ons for financial data review and efficiency
  

Ideal Candidate Will Have

• 1+ years of bookkeeping or accounting assistant experience
  

• Strong familiarity with QuickBooks Online
  

• Excellent English communication skills (written + spoken)
  

• Ability to work independently and ask clarifying questions
  

• Trustworthiness in handling confidential financial information
  

• Solid skills with Google Sheets / Excel (formulas, filtering, sorting)
  

• A forward-thinking, AI-friendly mindset—you're open to experimenting with new tools and making processes more efficient
  

• Publishing or royalty reporting experience is a plus, not required