Bookkeeper

This is a remote position.

Schedule:

• Flexible (20 hours per week)
  

Client Timezone: Pacific Time (PT)

Client Overview

Join a dynamic California-based startup at the forefront of innovation. This ambitious three-person team is poised for rapid growth, seeking to establish robust financial systems from the ground up. With leadership experienced in scaling operations, this company offers a unique opportunity to shape financial processes and contribute directly to the success of a promising venture.

As a Bookkeeper for this forward-thinking startup, you’ll play a pivotal role in building and managing their financial infrastructure. This position offers the exciting challenge of establishing QuickBooks accounts, creating a chart of accounts, and implementing efficient AP workflows. You’ll work directly with experienced leadership, including a former nonprofit CFO, to create scalable financial systems. This role provides an exceptional opportunity to make a significant impact, potentially growing with the company as it expands and requires more sophisticated financial operations.

Responsibilities

• Set up and manage QuickBooks, establishing a comprehensive chart of accounts
  
• Implement and oversee accounts payable processes, with a focus on credit card transactions
  
• Collaborate with leadership to create efficient financial workflows using tools like Bill.com or Rippling Spend
  
• Prepare detailed financial reports and assist with tax payment procedures
  
• Support the transition from basic bookkeeping to more complex financial operations as the company grows
  
• Assist in preparing the company for potential future audits and investor reporting
  
• Adapt workload and responsibilities as the company scales, potentially reducing hours after initial setup
  

Requirements

• Proven expertise in QuickBooks, particularly in setting up new company accounts
  
• Experience with vendor payment systems like Bill.com
  
• Strong knowledge of AP processes, especially those utilizing credit cards
  
• Familiarity with payroll systems, preferably Rippling
  
• Demonstrated experience in for-profit sector bookkeeping
  
• Excellent remote work skills and ability to communicate effectively with a small team
  
• Adaptability to evolving business needs and changing workloads
  
• Ability to work approximately 20 hours per week initially, with flexibility to adjust as needed
  
• Forward-thinking approach to support company growth and future financial needs
  

Benefits

• Permanent work-from-home
  
• Immediate hiring
  
• Steady freelance job