Industry

Accounting & Bookkeeping Services

Work Arrangement

Fully Remote

Job Type

Independent Contractor, Full-Time

Work Schedule

Monday to Friday, flexible schedule between 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM EST

Locations

Philippines
LATAM (Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, Argentina)
Other remote regions with strong English communication and relevant experience

About Pearl Talent

Pearl works with the top 1% of candidates from around the world and connects them with the best startups in the US and EU. Our clients have raised over $5B in aggregate and are backed by companies like OpenAI, a16z, and Founders Fund. They’re looking for the sharpest, hungriest candidates who they can consistently promote and work with over many years. Candidates we’ve hired have been flown out to the US and EU to work with their clients, and even promoted to roles that match folks onshore in the US.

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Why Work with Us?
At Pearl, we’re not just another recruiting firm—we connect you with exceptional opportunities to work alongside visionary US and EU founders. Our focus is on placing you in roles where you can grow, be challenged, and build long-term, meaningful careers.

About the Company

Our client is a fast-growing company in the accounting and bookkeeping services sector. They support a wide range of small-to-mid-sized businesses and require a consistent pipeline of skilled bookkeeping professionals to meet ongoing operational demand. They are now seeking a dedicated Sourcing Specialist to identify, evaluate, and engage top accounting talent globally.

Role Overview

The Sourcing Specialist (Accounting & Bookkeeping Talent) will be responsible for owning the top-of-funnel recruitment process for bookkeeping and accounting roles. You will source, attract, and evaluate candidates across global talent markets to ensure a consistent pipeline of qualified professionals. This role is ideal for an organized, proactive recruiter with deep familiarity with bookkeeping profiles, tools, and workflows. You’ll partner with internal leadership, refine evaluation processes, and support ongoing hiring needs within a rapidly expanding environment.

Your Impact

Deliver a consistent and reliable pipeline of qualified bookkeeping candidates
Improve hiring efficiency through structured screening and evaluation
Strengthen talent quality by assessing technical and communication capabilities
Partner with leadership to refine hiring requirements and processes
Maintain an organized and high-integrity sourcing operation

Core Responsibilities

Source and attract qualified bookkeeping and accounting candidates across multiple channels (job boards, LinkedIn, referrals, niche communities).
Conduct initial interviews to assess technical skills, bookkeeping competency, software familiarity, communication skills, and cultural fit.
Validate experience with relevant accounting tools (e.g., QuickBooks Online, Xero).
Manage the full sourcing lifecycle: outreach → screening → shortlisting → handoff.
Maintain an organized candidate database and ensure accurate tracking for future cycles.
Collaborate with leadership to define hiring needs and align with role requirements.
Provide weekly pipeline reports, metrics, and updates on progress and bottlenecks.
Refine evaluation rubrics, screening frameworks, and interview processes.

Requirements

2+ years of experience sourcing or recruiting for accounting, bookkeeping, or finance roles.
Strong understanding of bookkeeping workflows, technical profiles, and skill sets.
Ability to evaluate candidates for accounting software such as QuickBooks Online or Xero.
Experience running structured interviews and delivering clear assessments.
Ability to independently manage a high-volume sourcing pipeline.
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with distributed teams.

Must-Haves (Required)

Proven experience sourcing accounting or bookkeeping talent.
Strong English proficiency (written and spoken).
Ability to independently run top-of-funnel sourcing processes.
Experience conducting structured screening and candidate assessments.
Strong organization, reporting skills, and follow-through.

Nice-to-Haves (Preferred)

Experience hiring for global markets (PH, LATAM, EMEA).
Familiarity with multiple accounting tools (QuickBooks Online, Xero, Netsuite).
Background in remote-first recruiting environments.

Tools Proficiency

Must-Haves (Required)

QuickBooks Online
LinkedIn Recruiter / LinkedIn Search
Applicant Tracking Systems (any)

Nice-to-Haves (Preferred)

Xero
Other bookkeeping or accounting software
Sourcing automation tools (e.g., Apollo, Gem)

Soft Skills & Cultural Fit

Proactive, organized, and dependable — operates with minimal supervision.
Calm under pressure and comfortable switching between roles.
Excellent communicator — empathetic yet concise and professional.
Tech-savvy and eager to learn new systems or tools quickly.
Positive and team-oriented, aligned with mission-driven work.
Strong sense of ownership and accountability for follow-through.

Benefits

Competitive Salary: Based on experience and skills

Remote Work: Fully remote—work from anywhere
Generous PTO: In accordance with company policy
Health Coverage for PH-based talents: HMO coverage after 3 months for full-time employees
Direct Mentorship: Guidance from international industry experts
Learning & Development: Ongoing access to resources for professional growth
Global Networking: Connect with professionals worldwide

Our Recruitment Process

Application
Screening
Skills Assessment
Top-grading Interview
Client Interview
Job Offer
Client Onboarding

Ready to Join Us?

If you’re a highly organized professional who thrives in dynamic environments and values both precision and empathy, this role is for you. Join a mission-driven team building a cleaner, fairer energy future — one building at a time.

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