Job Description
Job DescriptionSalary: Based on Experience
Job Description
Summary: The position is 100% remote, full or part-time with a minimum of 25 hours per week.
Do you want to be part of a team that makes direct and positive impacts on entrepreneurs and small businesses? Do you feel passionate about the language of business, that is, Accounting? Are you looking for a flexible culture where each team member is highly valued? If your answer to these three questions is yes, we want to talk to you.
Work from the comfort of your own home doing the fun kind of bookkeeping, for an amazing, fun, loving team.
What you WONT be doing:
- No taxes
- No In-house Payroll
- No Auditing
- No In-Person Client Meetings (Zoom Only)
This is a 100% remote (work from home) position. It has been remote since we started the company eight years ago. Our company is all remote because we have team members who put health and family first; working remotely allows us to do just that, forever.
We have flexible hours, but most of our work is done between 9-5 each day (in your time zone).
WHO WE ARE
At Cloud5 Accounting, we have made our purpose to remove accounting hassles and empower small business owners to build better businesses and a better future. We are a cloud-based and client-success-focused firm that provides virtual bookkeeping and controller services.
We are growing our client base, and were looking for Accounting Professionals who are rock stars, can deliver, and do their absolute best in everything they do.
At Cloud5 Accounting, what we do matters because:
- We help businesses to gain financial clarity
- We help small businesses grow their business by giving them time to focus on the things that matter
- We help guide our clients to make better financial decisions and provide peace of mind
WHY TEAM UP WITH US
- We believe in Work-Life Balance - We work hard and play hard. We value personal and family time.
- We are Professional - We are respectful, clear, and concise in our communication. We double-check our emails to clients to affirm our competence.
- We care about clients and team members alike - We listen and we respond within 24 hours.
- We are Problem Solvers - We are a proactive resource.
- We Speak Out - We emphasize teamwork, continuous learning, we dont assume, and no question is a dumb question.
You will get training:
Our firm is a consistent learning environment. Our goal with this role is to give you the tools, training, and technical knowledge necessary to feel completely comfortable in this role, so you are happy to come to work each day (in your PJs). Questions are asked every day between team members in Slack chat, and we add those questions to our company knowledge base each day to provide a place for everyone to go for learning and researching, so we are always all on the same page.
What winning is for you:
You will be able to work independently through client work. You will strive to be an amazing problem solver. Most importantly, you will create a warm and lasting impression on the clients you work with daily. You will have minimal mistakes and keep good notes/records of the clients' needs with any bookkeeping quirks to remember throughout the year.
DETAILS OF THE ROLE
You will be updating/categorizing bookkeeping transactions daily in QuickBooks Online software for about 15-30 clients assigned to you. At month-end, you will reconcile accounts to bank balances and ask your client any questions that came up during the month. Most communication with clients is done through email. The day-to-day includes any of the following:
- Pleasantly interfacing with clients through email
- Categorizing and organizing all transactions in QuickBooks Online
- Reconciling all balance sheet accounts
- Reconciling payroll transactions using payroll reports
- Paying Bills through Bill.com
- Clearing up transaction questions with clients through email
- Being human and inspiring toward clients every day by developing relationships
OVERVIEW OF WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU
Most small business owners lack the time or know-how to keep their business bookkeeping updated and error-free. That means they do not have the financial reports needed to improve their business, and ultimately their time. We update and streamline bookkeeping to consistently measure what matters most, so business owners can improve it.
Therefore, we are looking for a bookkeeper/staff accountant who is experienced in bookkeeping and QuickBooks Online because you will be doing bookkeeping for 15-30 clients. We will transform you into an amazing bookkeeper.
Must Haves:
***Important*** Minimum of 2 years of bookkeeping/accounting experience ***Important***
- Experience with QuickBooks Online Software
- Experience in and willingness to be in a client-facing role/environment
- Excellent written and oral communication skills: you thrive when working with clients
- Ability to work in expanding and changing environment (we strive to find a better way every day)
- Passionate about developing efficient processes and driving results
- Track record of going the extra mile or overachieving when given a job or opportunity
Remote Environment Requirements (working from home):
- You must have a quiet, private space with fast internet, and a decent computer.
- You must work mostly between the hours of 9-3 in your time zone, the rest of the hours can be flexible or worked at night or on weekends.
- You must be able to work independently and have the discipline to uphold deadlines
What to send us:
Please include your resume and a cover letter. The cover letter should not be a generic template cover letter you send everyone. Make it specific to the job and explain why you would be the right candidate.
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