We're Hiring: Experienced Bookkeeper
How 'bout we skip right ahead to the center of the tootsie-pop? My small bookkeeping business is completely virtual. This means you get to work from home, with no pants on (but if you're the right fit for us, you've been living that online biz life for a while now, and know all about the benefits of working from home!)
I'm definitely biased — but I'm pretty sure we are one of the sweetest jobs out there. And I really believe that this work is changing the world. Really, Really – we are changing the world as a Profit First Firm.
To be honest, the job is not all roses and puppy dogs — there is some good news and there is some bad news...
Let's get the bad news out of the way first:
- The position is a full-time, Monday-Friday, job working with many clients! So, if you're looking for something to squeeze in with your other 5 clients, then this is no longer the "coolest" Bookkeeping job ever, it just became the "suckiest" and probably isn't a good fit.
I'm looking for someone who can join the team and feel like this is their full-time home.
- Review point 1.
Now let's talk about the good stuff:
1. Our office is virtual...which means you can wear yoga pants, pajamas, or a costume. Really the idea is that you can wear whatever you want. Just think of the amazing money you'll be saving on "work clothes" and the time in the morning that you won't have to spend clogging your pores with makeup. You're probably already used to this as someone who's been around the block in the online world, but it's still worth mentioning a plus!
2. I'm not big on stress. So, while I will expect you to work efficiently and get things done, I focus on open communication and getting things done right the first go around. I'm not big on double-checking your work or having a bunch of back and forth just to get a task done - plus I am not an expert in most of the tasks you will be doing, which is why I need you to take charge and get 'er done the best way you know!
3. The hours are flexible. I will work with your schedule to get a routine that works. The limitation here is that we must follow Federal and State regulations on pay and time tracking. Our preference is that you're within 3+/- hours PST so that you're not sending me messages in the middle of the night...
4. You'll have a ton of autonomy + the opportunity to bring your ideas to the table and boss me around when you need me to get things done. Seriously -- I want you to take charge!
5. You don't have to run your own business! Maybe you've been around that block, and it wasn't for you. Now you can have all the benefits of supporting people to create their dream businesses that provide freedom, without all the headaches + expenses of actually building your own empire. It's like the best of both worlds! You don't want the pressures of marketing + growing your own business (way too hard), but you do enjoy being the right-hand person to someone else who is doing it.
What we're looking for in our Bookkeeper…
This is a role, which is the perfect fit for someone who has seen a few things in their career, who loves to help business owners (lots of business owners across many industries), who enjoys some quiet time to get things done, but wants inclusiveness of the team.
*Important: This position is more than just coding of income and expenses. We're looking for someone to cultivate positive relationships with their clients, to show our worth and create trust in a job well done.
What you will be responsible for as our Bookkeeper…
1. Understand and perform all necessary bookkeeping functions
a. Maintain and record Client transactions, utilizing the accountant's tools available
b. Balance ledgers and reconciles accounts
c. Strong understanding of how transactions should be treating based on entity
d. Advanced knowledge of debits and credits
e. Understands both cash and accrual basis accounting, includes understanding bad debt
f. Review ledger for outstanding information in accounts and contacts clients for clarification
g. Review Financial Statements, find and fix discrepancies before QC review
h. Manage client Files that may include, but not limited to, deposits, expenses, credit card allocation, inventory, payroll, client reports, job costing, and process sales tax reports.
2. Understand how to import transactions via CSV files
3. Understand and performs the mapping structure in QBO
4. Run regular reports as well as create and run custom reports as needed
Ad Hoc, as directed
5. Manage the entire process for YE, including issuing 1099s and reconciling 1099s to client books
6. Responsible for communicating with client independently, in a timely manner in a way most convenient for the client.
7. Can start and host a web video meeting
a. Ability to analyze and share results via Video
8. Meet budgeted hour requirements while meeting all deadlines
9. Maintains confidentiality of all company, client, employee, and financial records.
You'll also thrive in this role if this sounds like you:
You love taking the lead on your own projects. You love having full ownership over the client relationship, execution, and results of your files. You're constantly seeking to improve these client files asking yourself things like: What's working? What's not working? How can I improve this? How can I make this better? Did I see the results I was hoping for?
You're a confident decision-maker. You love taking initiative over your own tasks to get them started and completed, which means you don't need to be micromanaged. You know your deadlines, make the decisions that need to be made, and accomplish them!
You have strong attention to detail. People tend to compliment you on your strong attention to detail and you're constantly hearing them say "Good catch".
You enjoy having the freedom and autonomy to work on your own. You love the fact that you're a natural go-getter. You're incredibly self-disciplined to stay on top of your projects, deadlines, and communications with the rest of the team.
You're exceptional at representing yourself and company in a personal, professional and friendly way. You love being the go-to person to respond to questions and communicate with anyone. You love helping and providing detailed and thorough responses in a genuine and personable way.
You're flexible with meeting times. You don't mind being present in the early morning or evening meetings once in a while. Our team is 100% remote which means being flexible with attending meetings in multiple time zones. Keep in mind, it's not just the team, we have clients in multiple time zones.
In a nutshell, you have:
· Excellent oral and written communication skills
· A passion for helping others
· QuickBooks Online Experience (ProAdvisor Certification Preferred)
· An ability to identify issues and investigate them
· Familiarity with many technical platforms
· Excellent multitasking and time-management skills
· Familiarity with bookkeeping guidelines and techniques
· Previous experience in a Bookkeeping capacity
Being a part of the team means:
You love being a part of a hard-working remote team and collaborating online with other team members!
You have the flexibility and freedom to work from your home! (Yep, yoga pants and all!) Build you schedule around core hours of availability for your clients and teammates.
You're all about growth – personally and professionally and you're excited about the opportunity to grow with our digital environment & change the lives of others!
_ You in? here are the details: _
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Position: Full-Time (approx. 35-40 hrs per week)
Rate: $19 - $24 USD/hour
Start Date: I'm looking to bring our new team member on board as soon as possible, but I will spend the necessary time to find the best fit both in abilities and culturally.
Location: 100% remote
*Important: We're looking for someone who is seeking stability and long-term work with a successful and fast-growing company. Ideally, your goal here is that you're tired of working with 1 client at a time and you would love to have a group of core clients and the variety of projects.
How to apply: Step 1: Send us your resume and cover letter for consideration. * In the cover letter tell us about your favorite job. No agencies please and must be in the US.*
Note: Our hiring process may be longer than others, as we concentrate on getting the right fit . You will be meeting via Zoom with members of our team. You will need to prove your skills. If you are averse to this, we are not a good fit.
Applications must be submitted by Friday, June 10th (EOBD). Late applications will not be accepted.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Bookkeeping: 5 years (Preferred)
Work Location: Remote