US Tax & Bookkeeping Specialist

About the role

Clemta is a one-stop service company that helps customers start their journey in the United States by incorporating and structuring their company, handling bookkeeping and tax filing and more. It is looking for a Bookkeeper to run the bookkeeping operations for its clients' US companies, keeping the automated bookkeeping service running smoothly and stepping in with manual oversight when needed. The role sits within a multinational operations team serving an international customer base.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee and review outputs from the automated bookkeeping platform, flagging anomalies or discrepancies
• Perform manual bookkeeping when automation needs human intervention, including reconciliations, journal entries and corrections
• Answer client questions about bookkeeping, accounting processes and integration with tax services, guiding them through workflows and best practices
• Work with the CPA and taxation teams so that records align with U.S. tax requirements and deadlines
• Maintain clear communication with clients: gather missing information, explain financial reports and set expectations for deliverables
• Work with engineering and product teams to improve the automated bookkeeping system based on real-world use cases and client feedback
• Develop and optimize internal bookkeeping procedures for efficiency, accuracy and scalability
• Coordinate with legal, compliance and customer care teams on issues affecting financial data integrity
• Identify new service opportunities and process improvements that boost client satisfaction and retention

Required profile

• Fluent written and spoken English (C1 or above); additional languages are a plus
• Proven bookkeeping or accounting experience, ideally with U.S.-based clients or knowledge of U.S. small-business accounting
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and excellent communication skills, able to explain technical concepts simply
• Organization and multitasking across several client accounts and deadlines
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment and eager to learn fintech tools
• Basic understanding of U.S. tax filing touchpoints is highly desirable

Required skills

• Familiarity with bookkeeping software such as QuickBooks Online and Xero, and quick learning of new platforms
• Ability to handle sensitive financial information with discretion

What we offer

• Hybrid working with remote flexibility and occasional in-office collaboration
• Direct cooperation with founders and cross-functional leaders
• Private health insurance and a meal card (or local equivalent)
• Professional development in accounting, tax and fintech services