Salary: $1,500 – $2,200 USD per month (paid in USD)
Job Description:
About the Company Fairlane is a growing US back office, accounting, and bookkeeping services firm serving small-to-medium sized businesses.
We are looking for a staff accountant / bookkeeper to join our fully-remote team, focused on the ability to quickly learn and accurately perform accounting and administrative tasks for US clients.
Mission & Impact Fairlane provides accounting and back office support to growing service and software businesses. This role is essential for supporting the business's operations and growth by handling daily bookkeeping functions and more advanced accounting responsibilities. The right candidate will be a quick learner of complex systems, highly accurate, and a strong communicator in English.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform bookkeeping and data entry tasks, including billing, invoicing, AP/AR
- Perform complex processes across systems
- Assist with monthly accruals, journal entries, and month-end close processes
- Prepare question lists and communicate with US clients
- Maintain accurate financial records and generate basic financial reports
- Join video calls or support communications as needed
- Ensure adherence to best practices and US accounting standards
Must-Have Qualifications
- Fluent, professional English — spoken and written; comfortable joining client calls
- Proven experience in bookkeeping or as a staff accountant, with expertise in commonly used accounting systems
- Strong attention to detail, top-notch accuracy, and organizational skills
- Proficiency in accruals, journal entries, and month-end processes
- Experience working with small to mid-sized businesses (non-public accounting)
- Dedicated full-time availability; not open to candidates with side roles or multiple employers
- Flexible availability during US Eastern hours (EST/EDT)
- Stable home office setup: reliable internet, power, and dedicated workspace
Nice-to-Have Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, or equivalent
- Expertise in QuickBooks Online
- Prior experience working directly with US-based clients or employers
KPIs / Success Metrics
- Timeliness and accuracy of bookkeeping, data entry, and month-end close tasks
- Clear, professional communication in both internal and client interactions
- High responsiveness and reliability during agreed working hours
Job Type: Full-time contractor (USD compensation)
Application Questions:
- Do you have a stable, dedicated home office with fast internet and reliable power?
- Are you available and willing to work US Eastern hours (EST/EDT)?
- Describe your English proficiency and any experience communicating directly with US clients or colleagues.
- Are you currently working any other jobs or taking on freelance/side work?
Experience Required:
- Bookkeeping: 3 years (Required)
- QuickBooks: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: Remote
Job Type: Full-time
Application Question(s):
- Please briefly describe your interest in this role and why you are qualified.
Experience:
- Quickbooks: 2 years (Preferred)
- Bookkeeping: 2 years (Preferred)
Language:
Work Location: Remote
