Accountant/Bookkeeper

Company Overview:
We are a forward-thinking consulting firm (San Francisco, CA USA) providing modern solutions to businesses from start-up to long established companies across multiple industries. Our firm is looking for an applicant to fill our part time accountant/bookkeeper position. Our focus is to provide customize support with the goal of taking care of the stresses in accounting and running a business so the business owners will be able to get their focus back to their craft.

The candidate must have an accounting major and must know US GAAP rules. Job duties include working closely with our team to create and analyze financial reports, ensure compliance, process accounts payable/receivable, prepare invoices, maintain the books and coordinate and schedule tax payments.

Our ideal candidate is an expert with QuickBooks Online/Desktop and is proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word. To be successful in this role it is essential to learn quickly, have a high attention to detail, produce work with a high level of accuracy, communicate professionally, and show a positive attitude. You also must be an open-minded team player with initiative and enthusiasm. The individual should demonstrate the ability to think strategically in problem solving.

Responsibilities:
The candidate should be able to take over an accounting department of a small business. S/he must complete accounting and bookkeeping tasks independently and without direction. Other main responsibilities include:
• Perform month, quarter, and year end close processes and activities, including the preparation of journal entries,
reconciliations, flux analyses and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Solid understanding of payable/receivable principles and accrual and cash basis of accounting.
• Monitor and conduct reconciliation of all accounts on an as needed basis.
• Maintain and balance the general ledger in an accurate, complete, and up-to-date manner.
• Perform all activities related to the accounts payable.
• Perform account receivable functions including invoicing, deposits, collections, and revenue recognition.
• Prepare financial reports through collection, analysis, and summarization of data.
• Securely handle and manage sensitive and confidential information.

Qualifications and Requirements:
• Have a Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or relevant field (CPA license a preferred plus)
• Must know U.S. GAAP rules.
• 5+ years of accounting and bookkeeping experience.
• Experience using QuickBooks Online and Desktop.
• Pro-advisor certification in recent versions is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, v-lookups, data extracts, etc.).
• Know how to use Microsoft Word, Google Docs and Sheets.
• Must have a reliable internet connection.
• Suitable work environment.
• Background screening is required.

Skills, Abilities and Knowledge:
• Working knowledge of relevant computer applications.
• The ability to work well with people at multiple levels.
• The ability to express oneself clearly both orally and in writing.
• Able to effectively work independently and with a team.
• Highly motivated and intellectually curious.
• Passion for learning and expanding their accounting skills.
• Enjoy learning new systems/technology and applying it to clients.
• Self-starter who can work with minimal supervision and be comfortable in an evolving environment.
• Ability to manage time efficiently to meet deadlines.
• Exceptional work ethic and goal oriented.
• Ability to make decisions and take initiative in problem solving.

Since we are on USA Pacific Standard Time (PST) zone, the candidate is required to have at least half of his/her working hours to be available during our normal business hours (Monday-Friday: 7am-5pm PST). During these hours, the candidate must be in direct communication with our accounting team either through Microsoft Teams or Zoom to go over our day-to-day activities. Daily tasks will be assigned and checked. When you are responding to this job posting, please make one sentence that includes Clear Sky at the end of your message.