Bookkeeper (E-commerce & Consumer Brands) | Remote | South Africa

• Location: Remote
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Salary Range: $1,300 - $1,700/month
• Schedule: Monday - Friday - Flexible

At HireHawk, we connect top global talent with high-performing U.S. companies. Our focus is on finding exceptional professionals who bring both expertise and drive to every role. We’re passionate about helping candidates grow their careers while supporting our clients with reliable, remote-ready talent that makes an impact from day one.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Bookkeeper to support accounting operations across a portfolio of e-commerce clients. This role is responsible for day-to-day bookkeeping, reconciliations, accounts payable, payroll support, and assisting with month-end close.

You will work closely with an Accounting Manager while also interacting directly with clients via Slack, email, and occasional calls.

Responsibilities:

• Code daily transactions accurately in QuickBooks Online (QBO)
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations
• Manage accounts payable processes (Bill.com, bill runs)
• Record payroll entries and accruals
• Support month-end close activities
• Assist with financial reporting and client deliverables
• Communicate with clients via Slack and email
• Participate in client calls (support role, not leading)

Requirements

• 2+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience
• Hands-on experience with: Accounts Payable (AP), payroll processing and journal entries, account reconciliations
• Experience supporting month-end close
• Ability to manage work across multiple clients simultaneously
• Strong QuickBooks Online (QBO) experience
• Strong Excel skills (comfortable with formulas, data handling)
• Proven experience with AP and payroll
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles (GAAP)
• Experience working in a multi-client environment
• Strong communication skills with client-facing experience
• E-commerce accounting experience preferred (Shopify, Amazon)
• Deep experience with Shopify/Amazon reconciliations preferred
• Exposure to inventory accounting (ownership not required)

Benefits

• Access to a $200K+ perk marketplace with discounts on 150+ global services.
• Option to withdraw up to 50% of approved earnings before payday.