What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bookkeeping Lead position at Offshore Launch?
About Offshore Launch
Offshore Launch is a staffing agency that specializes in helping small business owners scale their operations with the top 1% of global remote talent. We are a people-centered agency with a passion for leaving every person and business in a better position than we found them.
Why Join Offshore Launch?
- Impact the growth and success of small and medium-sized businesses.
- Work in a people-first, remote environment that values growth and ongoing development.
- Access comprehensive benefits that include HMO, PTO, professional development, and an overall emphasis on teamwork and collaboration.
- Contribute to a culture that values partnership, service, and excellence.
Your Role
As an employee of Offshore Launch, you are being hired for a unique role within a target Client's company. We value long-term partnerships, and seek to recruit talent that will serve an individual Client's business for multiple years.
You will work full-time with the Client company. However, the Agency provides ongoing support to ensure your continued success. As such, we create space for ongoing check-ins, feedback and development through:
- Membership in the Offshore Launch Slack workspace
- Bi-weekly All Team meetings
- Monthly reviews
Your job is to help the Client succeed.
Our job is to help you succeed.
About the Client
We believe that every piece of your financial puzzle tells a story. Our mission is to empower small business owners with financial clarity—through clean books, proactive communication, and reliable, on-time reporting.
We're looking for a high-ownership, detail-obsessed Bookkeeper who does more than just check boxes—someone who thrives on solving problems, finishing strong, and taking full accountability for deliverables. You'll join an experienced team supporting a fast-growing firm that's committed to operational excellence and building long-term client trust.
Responsibilities:
Bookkeeping & Financials
- Own a portfolio of small business clients in QuickBooks Online—accurately post, categorize, and reconcile transactions
- Prepare clean, on-time financials (P&L, Balance Sheet, etc.) and proactively flag discrepancies
- Go beyond the checklist—own the outcome, not just the task
- Use Keeper App (our internal bookkeeping task management system) to track, manage, and document work
- Identify blockers and roadblocks early—bring solutions, not excuses
Leadership & Oversight
- Review and approve junior bookkeepers' work to ensure quality and consistency
- Hold the team accountable to deadlines and SOPs—not just through reminders, but by setting the example
- Escalate critical issues with clarity and urgency—no ghosting, no bottlenecks
- Lead process improvement: document what works, fix what doesn't Support onboarding and mentoring of future hires as we scale
Requirements:
7 years of bookkeeping experience, with 3 years in a review, QA, or leadership role- Mastery of QuickBooks Online and a strong command of GAAP fundamentals
- Proven ability to manage multiple books with zero babysitting
- Sharp eye for detail—you don't let errors slip or assumptions slide
- Leadership mindset: you've trained, mentored, or corrected peers, and you're not afraid to speak up when the bar isn't being met
- High standards, low ego—you take feedback well and give it clearly
- Strong written and verbal communication—no lost context, no vague replies
- Comfortable working remotely and independently during U.S. business hours
- Experience with Keeper App strongly preferred
Compensation & Benefits (to be provided by Offshore Launch):
- $900–$1300/month, depending on experience
- $500 bonus at 90 days
- 13th month pay
- HMO coverage (including dependents)
- 10 Days of PTO, not including holidays
- Annual continuing education budget
Salary : $900 - $1,300
