Bookkeeper/Accountant

Company Overview:
We are a forward-thinking consulting firm (San Francisco Bay Area, California, USA) providing modern solutions to businesses from start-up to long established companies across multiple industries. 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. Our firm is looking for an applicant to fill our full-time remote Bookkeeper/Accountant position. This position requires the prospective candidate to be working solely with our firm.

The candidate must be highly proficient in QuickBooks Online/Desktop and must be well versed in Microsoft Word and Excel. 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 work independently and follow directions. Other main responsibilities include:
• Perform month, quarter, and year end close processes and tasks, including the preparation of journal entries, bank and
credit card reconciliations
• Solid understanding of payable/receivable principles and accrual and cash basis of accounting
• Monitor and conduct reconciliation of all accounts
• Accurately maintain and balance the general ledger
• Perform all activities related to the accounts payable
• Handle account receivable functions including invoicing, deposits, collections, and revenue recognition
• Perform other business administrative and support tasks
• Data entry and filling
• 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
• Need to have a certification of English C2(Advanced/Mastery) language knowledge test
• 3 or more years of bookkeeping experience
• Must know (at least 3 years) QuickBooks Online and Desktop (we will not train!)
• QBO Pro-advisor certification is a plus
• Have solid knowledge of GAAP rules
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Word and Excel (pivot tables, v-lookups, data extracts, etc.)
• Must have a laptop or PC workstation with webcam and microphone
• Must have a reliable internet connection with internet speed at least 20mbps
• Suitable work environment at home and not at public area, such as coffee shop
• Background screening is required

Skills, Abilities and Knowledge:
• Must be able to work during US working hours (Pacific Time Zone)
• A positive attitude and willingness to be trained and mentored
• Highly efficient and organized with strong attention to detail - when you are responding to this job posting, please make
one sentence that includes “Spring Time” at the end of your message
• 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, loyal and goal oriented
• Ability to make decisions and take initiative in problem solving

Compensation:
• Highly competitive pay - salary rate will be depending on your experience.
• Thirteenth-month pay
• Health benefits after one year of employment
• Annual Performance bonus eligible
• US Federal holidays pay

How to Apply:
• Submit your updated CV
• Cover letter which includes a summary of your experience and brief summary of how you will be an excellent candidate for the position (your application will not be accepted without a cover letter)
• DO NOT apply if you are a freelancer, contractor, or company
• DO NOT apply if you cannot work at least 40 hours per week during our business hours
• DO NOT apply if you have not been working with QuickBooks for at least 3 years

Since we are on USA Pacific Standard Time (PST) zone, the candidate is required to be available remotely online during our normal business hours (Monday-Friday: 7am-4pm 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 “Golden Gate” at the end of your message.