Bookkeeping Specialist – Part-Time, Bilingual English & Spanish
Job Description:
- Supports client bookkeeping functions, including, yet not limited to, accounts receivable, accounts payable, bank reconciliations, payroll, journal entries, and reporting.
- Deep experience in full-charge bookkeeping, with multiple clients, and solid knowledge of basic accounting principles.
- Ability to create and interpret financial reports such as Balance Sheets, Profit and Loss, and cash flows, among others.
- Detailed understanding of accounting and bookkeeping, and must understand the differences between cash and accrual accounting.
- Very tech-savvy - comfortable using and learning the newest accounting and office technologies.
- Experience working in a multiple-client environment.
- Hyper-organized, able to handle a large variety of projects and tasks, and make sure nothing slips through the cracks.
- Ensures deadlines for accounting month-end are met, and all needed reports are prepared in a timely manner.
- Does everything possible so that the month- and year-end processes are smooth and lessen the time needed at the end of these periods.
- Assists in the compilation of client information for tax preparation as requested and agreed by HigherRing (this is not usually included in our work beyond requesting W-9s, preparing 1099s, and providing reports).
- Assisting in organizing, systematizing, and documenting processes and procedures.
- Is comfortable researching to determine answers to questions or the best way to perform work on client systems.
- Performs other duties as requested.
Requirements:
- 10+ years of bookkeeping experience
- Experience using bookkeeping software. (e.g. QuickBooks (Online and Desktop), Xero, FreshBooks, Sage, NetSuite, Wave, Intacct, Procore)
- Proficient in Google Workspace, Slack, and Asana (or similar)
- Two-year accounting degree preferred
- Credentials/Certifications are helpful, such as QB Pro Certification (QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor)
- A high degree of customer service, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Strong written and verbal client and team communication skills.
- Ability to interact with customers through video and audio tools in a way that is professional, friendly, and reassuring.
- Bilingual - Fluency in oral and written English and Spanish.
- Keen problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and the ability to stay focused.
- Strong active listening skills and the ability to use and model positive language to help clients know we are partners in working through challenging situations.
- Stamina in problem-solving, and the ability to maintain a positive attitude even on a tough day.
- Proficient with technology; solid knowledge of computer operations and software, including familiarity with multiple browsers, tabs, window navigation, and instant messaging tools.
- Dedicated and dependable work ethic.
- A quiet, distraction-free workspace in your home that includes a door that closes
- Direct connection from computer to router/modem via Ethernet cable (no satellite or wireless Internet (WiFi))
- Strong and consistent Internet bandwidth: 50 Mbps download speed and 5 Mbps upload speed or faster from a reliable provider.
Benefits:
- full benefits
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