Bookkeeper Specialist AU Based Client

Employment Type: Part-time Employment (Up to 10 hours/weekly)

Work Setup: Day-1 onboarding, followed by a remote setup.

Work Schedule: Day Shift (Following Australian Time Zone)

Location: Eastwood, Libis, Quezon City

About The Client

A construction and project management company that focuses on managing building projects from start to finish. It’s run by a builder with hands-on experience, and the company emphasizes detailed planning, smooth communication, and quality outcomes throughout the lifecycle of a construction job.

The Role

We’re hiring a Bookkeeper Specialist to support day-to-day accounting operations for a growing a set of businesses. You’ll own core transactional accounting, maintain clean and timely financials, and partner with onshore stakeholders to keep month-end close moving smoothly. You should be comfortable working in Xero, improving workflows, and communicating clearly across time zones.

Role Responsibilities

• Core Accounting
• Manage AP and AR processing (bills, invoices, credits, vendor/customer maintenance).
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations; investigate variances and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare and post journal entries (accruals, prepaids, reclasses) with proper support.
• Maintain general ledger accuracy, including account mappings and consistent coding.
• Environment includes multiple operating entities with recurring monthly close requirements and moderate transaction volume.
• Month-End Close Support
• Support the monthly close calendar: tie-outs, schedules, and documentation.
• Assist with balance sheet reconciliations and flux explanations (actual vs. prior / budget).
• Help produce recurring reports: P&L, balance sheet, cash position, AR/AP aging.
• System & Process Excellence (Xero)
• Use Xero to ensure clean financial data: vendor setup, PO/expense workflows, classes/departments (as applicable).
• Maintain internal controls: approvals, audit trails, and backup documentation.
• Identify and implement process improvements (templates, rules, automation, checklists).
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Coordinate with operations, sales, and leadership to resolve billing, collections, and expense issues.
• Provide timely status updates and manage priorities across multiple deadlines
  

• 3+ years of accounting experience
• Hands-on experience with Xero is required.
• Background is construction industry is a plus.
• Strong working knowledge of AP/AR, reconciliations, and GL fundamentals.
• Solid Excel/Google Sheets skills (lookups, pivots, basic formulas).
• High attention to detail and strong follow-through in a remote environment.
• Strong written English communication
• Comfort working with Australian stakeholders is a plus.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision once trained.