Bookkeeper

Job Description

About the Job: Bookkeeper at Harbor Compliance

The application window will be open until at least March 25, 2026. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs, which may be before or after the specified date.

About Harbor Compliance

Join Harbor Compliance, a pioneering leader in the compliance industry, recognized by Inc. 5000 and Deloitte Technology Fast 500. Having merged with Labyrinth, Inc. in 2021, we have expanded our reach to over 35,000 clients. We leverage advanced technology to simplify business licensing and legal entity management. We are a growing team, passionate about making compliance accessible and efficient for all businesses and nonprofits.

The Role: Bookkeeper

The Bookkeeper at Harbor Compliance is responsible for ensuring timely and accurate transactions within the accounting system. This critical role drives both the Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP) functions. Strong QuickBooks Online and Excel skills, along with process improvement experience, are highly preferred. Fluency in English is essential for managing client billing inquiries and cross-functional collaboration. While French fluency is preferred, it is not required, as a French translator tool will be made available for non-French-speaking candidates.

Key Responsibilities

• Account Receivable (AR):
  • Invoicing clients and accurately applying payments.
  • Replying to customers’ inquiries in French or English as related to billing.
  • Coordinating with the internal team to ensure work billed and paid for is performed timely.
  • Updating appropriate tracker documents timely and accurately.
• Account Payable (AP):
  • Entering A/P invoices into the accounting system.
  • Ensuring payments are made on time and accurately.
• Process Improvement:
  • Implement at least two measurable process improvements every six months to enhance automation, standardization, and reporting speed.

Work Environment & Schedule

• This role is in-office, 5 days/week.
• Standard working hours are 9am to 5pm.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong technical proficiency in QuickBooks Online and Access Database.
• Proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets skills.
• Desire to learn and work within a team environment.
• Commitment to operational excellence through the regular creation and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Fluent in English (Required).
• Fluent in French (Preferred but not required).

Compensation & Benefits

Harbor Compliance’s base salary range for this role in the U.S. is $60,000 – $70,000 USD. Compensation at the time of offer is based on factors such as skill set, experience, qualifications, and work location.

Salary is one part of Harbor Compliance’s total compensation package. Other benefits may include:

• Health benefits
• Flexible paid time off
• Parental leave
• Fertility and adoption assistance
• 401(k)
• Educational reimbursement

Note: The salary range and benefits apply only to U.S.-based candidates.

Accommodations

Harbor Compliance is committed to providing any reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities within our application and interview process. To request an accommodation due to a disability, please inform your recruiter.

Pay Transparency Policy Statement

Harbor Compliance will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by Harbor Compliance, or (c) consistent with Harbor Compliance’s legal duty to furnish information.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Harbor Compliance is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.