CPA/Bookkeeper

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 CPA/Bookkeeper 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
• Must have CPA license
• Need to have a certification of English C2(Advanced/Mastery) language knowledge test
• 5 or more years of bookkeeping and accounting 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 DETAILS - when you are responding to this job posting, please make
one sentence that includes “Spring Showers” 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.