Bookkeeper - Food and Beverage Industry

Schedule:

• Part-time, ​20 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 6 AM to 10 AM Eastern Time)
  

Client Timezone: Eastern Time

Client Overview

Join a thriving, innovative smoothie and coffee shop business that’s shaking up the food and beverage industry. This dynamic company combines a bustling brick-and-mortar location with an exciting event-based service, offering custom smoothies for corporate clients and brand activations. With plans for expansion and a commitment to quality, this business is poised for significant growth and seeks a financial expert to help steer its success.

Job Description

As a Remote Bookkeeper/Accountant, you’ll play a crucial role in managing the financial operations of this expanding food and beverage enterprise. You’ll leverage your expertise with QuickBooks Online and cutting-edge AI accounting tools to streamline processes, generate insightful financial reports, and support data-driven decision-making. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a business at the forefront of the smoothie and coffee shop industry, balancing traditional retail operations with innovative event services. Your work will directly impact the company’s growth trajectory, including potential expansion to new markets.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily bookkeeping tasks using QuickBooks Online and AI-powered accounting platforms
  
• Perform comprehensive expense and revenue accounting across multiple business streams
  
• Conduct regular bank reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy
  
• Generate weekly profit and loss statements to track business performance
  
• Prepare detailed cash flow statements and expense reports for management review
  
• Oversee Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) processes
  
• Implement and optimize accounting procedures to enhance efficiency
  
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making
  
• Collaborate with the business owner to align financial practices with growth objectives
  

• 2-3 years of experience in bookkeeping or accounting, preferably in the food and beverage sector
  
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online and familiarity with AI-powered accounting tools
  
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail in financial record-keeping
  
• Excellent time management abilities and proven track record of meeting deadlines
  
• Adaptability to work with both retail and event-based business models
  
• Proficiency in English; knowledge of French is a plus
  
• Ability to work independently and remotely while maintaining clear communication
  
• Passion for contributing to a growing business in the food and beverage industry
  
• Willingness to adapt to new technologies and accounting practices