Bookkeeper (Senior-Level)

Location: Remote (Philippines preferred, open globally)

Salary Range: 2000 USD/month 

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (PST)

NOTE: INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR POSITION

Company Overview:

Sagan is an exclusive membership community for top executives, founders, and CEOs seeking to hire and maximize the impact of international talent. We bridge the gap between global talent and U.S.-based businesses, connecting candidates from regions like Latin America, the Philippines, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Africa with leading American companies. Sagan provides a high-performance remote work environment, ensuring access to world-class opportunities for top-tier professionals.

About the Company:

Sagan represents a fast-paced, detail-oriented organization that values accuracy, consistency, and data-driven decision-making. The team operates with a high level of accountability and is looking for professionals who can work independently while maintaining strong financial discipline.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly detail-oriented Bookkeeper to manage day-to-day financial operations and ensure the accuracy of all accounting records. This role plays a critical part in maintaining clean financial data, supporting reporting, and enabling leadership to make informed decisions.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date general ledger.
• Record and categorize daily financial transactions, including revenue and expenses.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable workflows, including vendor invoice processing.
• Perform bank and account reconciliations on a regular basis
• Assist with payroll allocations and related entries.
• Prepare monthly financial statements (Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).
• Ensure timely month-end close, with reports delivered by the 10th of each month.
• Respond to internal inquiries related to expenses, reimbursements, and transactions.
• Follow established processes to ensure consistency, accuracy, and compliance.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Bookkeeper or similar accounting role.
• Strong proficiency in QuickBooks Online, Xero, or similar accounting software.
• Advanced skills in Excel or Google Sheets (e.g., Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs).
• Hands-on experience with accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Experience with payroll platforms such as Gusto or Rippling.
• Familiarity with US GAAP.
• Experience working with US-based companies or clients.