PE - Accounting & Bookkeeping Assistant
MyOutDesk · Lima, Lima Province, Peru ·
- Employment
- Full time
- Category
- Finance
About MyOutDesk
Since 2008, MyOutDesk has connected highly skilled professionals with growing and established U.S.-based organizations, enabling them to make a real and measurable business impact as part of extended global teams. Trusted by companies in real estate, healthcare, finance, professional services, and other growth industries, MyOutDesk provides professionals the opportunity to build stable, long-term careers while contributing meaningfully to high-performing teams.
About the Role
We are hiring an Accounting & Bookkeeping Assistant to support U.S.-based businesses with day-to-day financial operations — keeping records accurate, invoices clean, and accounts up to date. If you have hands-on experience with QuickBooks or Xero and have supported U.S.-based clients in accounting or billing — this role is built for you. Stable full-time position with full benefits from Day 1.
Key Responsibilities
- Record and categorize daily financial transactions accurately.
- Manage accounts payable and receivable — generate invoices, follow up on outstanding balances, and log payments.
- Perform bank and credit card reconciliations on a regular schedule.
- Support month-end close processes — prepare reports and flag discrepancies proactively.
- Maintain organized financial records in QuickBooks, Xero, or similar platforms.
- Coordinate with internal teams to verify costs and resolve billing discrepancies.
- Deliver regular financial summaries and flag anomalies immediately.
Requirements
- Strong spoken and written English — C1 preferred.
- 3+ years in bookkeeping, accounting support, or billing — BPO or U.S.-client experience preferred and must be documented on your resume.
- QuickBooks or Xero experience — required.
- Your last 3 positions should reflect an average tenure of at least 1 year per role; this will be verified during the screening process.
- High attention to detail and zero tolerance for errors.
- Able to follow accounting SOPs, meet deadlines, and report accurately.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
Benefits
- Comprehensive compensation based on experience.
- Immediate payroll enrollment from Day 1 — fully registered under Peruvian labor law (Régimen General).
- 100% statutory benefits — CTS, gratificaciones, vacaciones, and AFP/ONP contributions per Peruvian regulations.
- Private health insurance — Rímac EPS coverage from the start.
- Long-term career placement with a single dedicated U.S. client.
- Fixed U.S. business hours — no rotating shifts.
- Exposure to U.S. business standards, tools, and professional culture.
- Career growth opportunities — many of our Associates grow with the same client for years.