Bookkeeping Specialist – Part-Time, Bilingual English & Spanish

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +24 more states.

📋 Description

• Assists clients with bookkeeping tasks, encompassing accounts receivable, accounts payable, bank reconciliations, payroll, journal entries, and reporting.

• Extensive experience in comprehensive bookkeeping with multiple clients and a strong grasp of fundamental accounting principles.

• Capable of generating and analyzing financial reports such as Balance Sheets, Profit and Loss statements, and cash flow statements, among others.

• Thorough understanding of accounting and bookkeeping, including the distinctions between cash and accrual accounting.

• Highly proficient with technology, adept at utilizing and mastering the latest accounting and office software.

• Experience in a multi-client setting.

• Exceptionally organized, skilled at managing a diverse array of projects and tasks, ensuring nothing is overlooked.

• Guarantees that month-end accounting deadlines are adhered to, with all necessary reports prepared promptly.

• Takes proactive measures to ensure smooth month-end and year-end processes, minimizing time requirements at the conclusion of these periods.

• Aids in gathering client information for tax preparation as required and agreed upon by HigherRing (typically limited to requesting W-9s, preparing 1099s, and providing reports).

• Assists in the organization, systematization, and documentation of processes and procedures.

• Comfortable conducting research to find answers or the most effective methods for working within client systems.

• Performs additional tasks as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 10 years of bookkeeping experience.

• Proficient in bookkeeping software such as QuickBooks (Online and Desktop), Xero, FreshBooks, Sage, NetSuite, Wave, Intacct, and Procore.

• Skilled in Google Workspace, Slack, and Asana (or similar tools).

• A two-year accounting degree is preferred.

• Relevant credentials/certifications are advantageous, such as QB Pro Certification (QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor).

• High level of customer service, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to juggle multiple tasks.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for both client and team interactions.

• Proficient in engaging with customers via video and audio tools in a professional, friendly, and reassuring manner.

• Bilingual - fluency in both oral and written English and Spanish.

• Strong problem-solving abilities, critical thinking skills, and the capability to maintain focus.

• Exceptional active listening skills and the ability to use positive language to reinforce client partnerships during challenging situations.

• Resilience in problem-solving and the ability to uphold a positive demeanor, even on difficult days.

• Technologically adept; solid understanding of computer operations and software, including familiarity with various browsers, tabs, window navigation, and instant messaging tools.

• Committed and reliable work ethic.

• A quiet, distraction-free home workspace equipped with a closing door.

• Direct connection from computer to router/modem via Ethernet cable (no satellite or wireless Internet (WiFi)).

• Strong and stable Internet bandwidth: 50 Mbps download speed and 5 Mbps upload speed or higher from a dependable provider.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.