Senior Bookkeeper - US Clients | Remote

Opportunity: Work with US-based businesses

Level: Senior Bookkeeping / Accounting Operations

Ready to take your accounting career global?

Are you an experienced Senior Bookkeeper, Junior Accountant, or Senior Accounts Clerk looking to work with US-based companies?

If you’ve managed day-to-day bookkeeping on your own, kept the books clean and reconciled, and supported month-end close, this could be an exciting next step.

Through MAVI, you can explore remote opportunities with US businesses, own core bookkeeping processes, and build international experience, all while working from South Africa.

About MAVI

Great talent shouldn’t be limited by geography.

At MAVI, we connect exceptional finance and accounting professionals with US companies, opening doors to meaningful international career opportunities.

We believe the best professionals deserve opportunities to make an impact, take ownership, and grow their careers, wherever they’re based.

What You’ll Own

• Day-to-Day Bookkeeping: Record, categorize, and review transactions accurately and on time in the general ledger.
• Reconciliations: Do bank, credit card, and balance sheet account reconciliations, and investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• AP & AR: Manage vendor bills, payment runs, customer invoicing, collections follow-up, and aging reports.
• Month-End Close Support: Prepare journal entries, accruals, prepaids, and depreciation schedules, and support a timely, accurate close.
• Payroll & Compliance Support: Record payroll entries and help with sales tax, 1099 preparation, and other US compliance requirements.
• Reporting & Communication: Prepare monthly financial statements for review, keep documentation organized, and work directly with US clients and finance leads.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong bookkeeping ownership: 4+ years of experience independently managing full-cycle bookkeeping (up to trial balance) for one or more businesses.
• Solid accounting fundamentals: A good understanding of accrual accounting, the chart of accounts, journal entries, and how transactions flow into the financial statements.
• Accuracy and attention to detail: A track record of keeping books clean, reconciled, and ready for review.
• Organization and reliability: Able to manage recurring deadlines across several clients or entities with little supervision.
• Strong English communication: Comfortable answering questions, asking for documents, and working directly with US-based stakeholders.

Good to Have

• Hands-on experience with Xero, QuickBooks Online, Sage (including Sage Pastel), NetSuite, or similar accounting software.
• Familiarity with tools like Bill.com, Ramp, Expensify, Gusto, or ADP.
• Exposure to US GAAP or US bookkeeping practices (1099s, sales tax).
• A B.Com in Accounting or a related qualification, such as ICB, SAIPA, or CIMA. Completed or partial SAICA articles are a plus.
• Experience at an accounting or bookkeeping practice, or supporting US or UK small businesses and startups.

Why Explore This Opportunity?

🌎 International Exposure: Work with US-based businesses and gain valuable cross-border accounting experience.

🏡 Remote Flexibility: Work from South Africa while collaborating with US teams, with an afternoon-to-evening schedule that overlaps US business hours.

💼 Meaningful Ownership: Take responsibility for core financial processes that keep businesses running smoothly.

📈 Professional Growth: Build expertise in US accounting practices and grow toward Senior Accountant or Controller roles.

💵 Competitive Opportunities: Competitive USD-denominated compensation.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Excited about taking your accounting career further? We’d love to hear from you!

Apply today, and our team will be in touch to discuss next steps.