Bookkeeper

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in North Carolina.

📋 Description

• Assist in preparing journal entries and clarify as well as book items categorized under QuickBooks "Ask My Accountant."

• Ensure accurate financial record-keeping while adhering to accounting standards and regulations.

• Report directly to the small business operations manager, collaborating closely with the business owner and staff.

• Execute data entry tasks, gather transactions, monitor debits, and maintain and oversee financial records.

• Conduct monthly reconciliation of bank and credit card accounts in QuickBooks.

• Provide assistance with annual tax returns and communicate with external accountants.

• Prepare trial balances and reconcile both general ledger and subsidiary accounts.

• Adhere to federal, state, and local legal requirements; file necessary reports and offer guidance to management.

• Develop and sustain charts of accounts, bookkeeping policies, and procedures.

• Generate monthly financial reports, encompassing profit and loss statements, balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.

• Accurately create and post timely journal entries in QuickBooks.

• Maintain organized historical and transaction records.

• Oversee accounts payable, vendor payments, accounts receivable, and customer payments.

• Manage cash flow and keep track of budgets.

• Process payroll, calculate employee wages, and ensure timely and accurate payroll tax payments.

• Provide bookkeeping guidance and procedures to management.

• Support tax filing processes and furnish information to the tax preparer.

• Clarify any ambiguous QuickBooks transactions and assist with "Ask My Accountant" items.

• Execute additional bookkeeping, account reconciliation, account setup, journal entry, and business support tasks as required.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is preferred.

• At least 3 years of bookkeeping experience is mandatory.

• Proven track record as a Bookkeeper, ideally in a small business setting.

• Experience managing multiple legal entities under various legal structures.

• Proficiency in QuickBooks is a must.

• Strong grasp of fundamental accounting principles and regulations.

• Expertise in QuickBooks or similar accounting software.

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.

• Excellent written and verbal communication capabilities.

• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage time efficiently.

• Skills in researching, baselining, defining, and analyzing information.

• Capability to navigate complex scenarios.

• Proficient in reporting and conducting background research.

• Strong data entry and accounting skills.

• Commitment to confidentiality and thoroughness.

• Proficient understanding of Microsoft Office and business technology.

• Advanced proficiency in Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.

• Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio.

• Access to QuickBooks and necessary software or tools.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunity to work remotely.

• Part-time or fractional schedule available.

• Flexible workload on a monthly or as-needed basis.

• Ongoing engagement opportunities.

• Minimum of 8 hours per month, with an initial commitment of at least 10 hours per month.