Staff Accountant

Western Rise is hiring a part-time hourly accountant to manage key accounting
functions, ensure compliance, and support the financial operations of our
business. The role requires someone highly organized, detail-oriented,
and capable of managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Excellent
skills in QuickBooks Online, G Suite, Excel, and Shopify are required. Skills
in Account payable programs, PayPal, and Stipe are a plus. Must be fluent in
English to work directly with vendors and be willing to overlap with USA EST
regularly.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Operations
?Collaborate with Operations and USA finance team for required vendor payments
and inventory reconciliation.
?Interpret and apply accounting policies, rules, and regulations to all work in
order to ensure compliance with applicable standards
?Maintain detailed records of all receipts and supporting documents
?Maintain detailed records and supporting the external finance team for reference
and in the case of audits or compliance reviews.

Accounts Payable
?Accounts Payable communication- managing the accounting email inbox with
vendors to communicate bills received, and paid, and any questions or clarifications
needed
?Accounts Payable - Entering and coding vendor invoices, matching invoices
with POs and packing slips, expense report reconciliations, and bank wire transfers.
Research and resolve vendor invoice and payment issues. Other A/P-related
duties as needed.

Accounts Receivable
?Accounts Receivable - invoice wholesale clients, and process incoming customer
payments. Perform day-to-day A/R transactions. Resolve weekly collection
issues. Process customer claims of invoice payments, chargebacks, returns, and
bad checks.

Bank Reconciliation & Expense Management
?Maintain an accurate record of financial transactions
?Monthly Bank and Credit Card Reconciliation
?Account reconciliation to assert the accuracy of transactions
?Conduct reconciliation of all accounts monthly

Month-End Close & Reporting
?Monthly accrued revenue recognition
?Inventory accrual and COG Recognition
?Balance sheet management of fixed assets, depreciation, debt, equity, and
interest accrual
?Prepare monthly financial reports through the collection, analysis, and
summarization of data
?Loan covenant reporting

Tax Compliance & Filings
?Sales Tax Management: Ensure accurate and timely filing of sales tax returns
across multiple states using TaxJar, Avalara, or other tax automation tools.
Monitor tax rates and nexus obligations, ensuring compliance with evolving
state and local tax laws.
?Use Tax Compliance: Track and reconcile use tax liabilities for applicable
purchases and ensure accurate reporting.
?Nexus & Multi-State Taxation Awareness: Being familiar with different state tax laws
and economic nexus thresholds would be beneficial.
?E-commerce & Marketplace Tax Compliance: Verify correct sales tax
collection on direct and marketplace sales (e.g., Shopify, Amazon, wholesale
B2B) and coordinate exemptions for resale or tax-exempt customers.
?Income Tax Support: Assist external tax accountants with quarterly and annual
tax filings, including business tax preparation and compliance for multi-entity
structures and 1099s
?Audit & Recordkeeping: Maintain detailed tax records and support external
auditors or tax professionals in case of audits or compliance reviews..
?Duties & Tariffs on Imports: Being familiar with duty classifications and customs
reporting could add value.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

Systems Expertise:
Effectively utilize the following tools to manage accounting and business processes:
?Financial Tools
o QuickBooks Online, Stripe, PayPal, TaxJar, Settle, Bill.com
?Office Tools
o Google Suite, Slack, Microsoft, WhatsApp, One Password
?E-comm tools
o Shopify, ShipHero, Warehousing software, TaxJar, or Avilara

Qualifications:
?Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Related Field.
?5+ years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in retail or manufacturing
?Fluent in English with strong verbal and written communication skills
?Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time-management skills.
?Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across remote
teams.
?Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
?High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
?Professionalism and organization skills
?Ability to multi-task and change direction quickly.
?Ability to prioritize, work quickly, and use initiative.
?Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general
ledger
?Thorough knowledge and understanding of GAAP

BONUS POINTS
?Experience with multi-channel consumer product companies
?Willing to learn and grow in your position.
?Solution-oriented
?Technically savvy
?Interested in pursuing training and development opportunities to build
knowledge and skills.
?Willing to roll with the ups and downs of a startup and willing to fill multiple
roles as needed.