We’re not just an accounting company. We’re trusted advisors. We believe that the work we do is a reflection of our higher purpose in life. And if the work isn’t fulfilling and enjoyable, what’s the point? At our company, our Core purpose is helping clients maintain financial viability in the present while taking a proactive approach to achieve future goals. We are looking for candidates who are enthusiastic and want to work towards our Core Purpose, too.

We are a fast-growing, financially stable, and profitable business with a small but AWESOME team. We’re building a world-class ecommerce accounting firm, and if you join us, you’ll be part of the reason why.


About the Role

Amz Accountant is looking for a Bookkeeper. The purpose of a Bookkeeper is to produce accurate financial statements on a monthly basis. The bookkeeper will be given a number of assigned clients to work with closely on an ongoing basis. He/she will use their keen eye for attention-to-detail to track and record financial data, produce financial statements, assist with month/year-end close, and contribute to improving the teams' workflows and processes.

You are a self-starter, willing to learn on the job, and take ownership and pride over your work. The ideal candidate is comfortable with learning and using new technology and has some bookkeeping or accounting experience, and is comfortable working remotely. This requires having high-speed and reliable home internet.

Your Qualifications

We’re looking for someone who is ready to learn and grow professionally, and wants a career (not just a job). We can train you on a lot of things, but here are our non-negotiables:

Professional

• At least 2 years of Bookkeeping/Accounting Experience
• Proficient in QuickBooks and Excel
• Positive references from past supervisors

Interpersonal

• High attention to detail and a perfectionist at heart.
• Effective and comfortable communicating in English in writing, over webcam, and on the phone.
• Excellent at time management. Focus on outcomes rather than tasks.
• Eager to learn new skills and technologies. Great at analyzing data.
• Enjoy bringing order and clarity to complex and chaotic situations.
• Comfortable prioritizing and managing multiple clients and projects concurrently.

Please note that the final step before being hired is for you to arrange reference calls with your former managers and others.
Your Primary Responsibilities

• Track and record financial data. The Bookkeeper will work with clients to ensure all monthly business transactions are captured and properly recorded using QuickBooks Online. Extract data from e-commerce platforms. Analyze and manage cost of goods sold per client, ensure top line net revenue is accurate per each sales channel.
• Produce financial statements. Preparation of P&L accounts and balance sheets on a timely and accurate manner
• Assist with month/year-end closing. Performing monthly bank reconciliations to ensure all transactions are captured. Prepare appropriate journal entries necessary for each client.
• Internal documentation, workflows, and processes. The Bookkeeper will be a key player in updating internal documentation for new and existing clients, create efficiencies within account management processes, workflows and tools used.
• Be the primary point of contact for your clients. Once clients leave the onboarding process, the bookkeeper is the primary point of contact for analyzing monthly transactions. The bookkeeper will be responsible for ensuring consistent and adequate communication between the AmzAccountant team and the clients regarding any issues. Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills needed to manage multiple priorities.

Specific Measures of Success

No surprises here! After 6 months on the job, you’ll be measured by these specific outcomes:

• Average timeframe for producing monthly financials. On average, it will take anywhere from 5-15 hours per month depending on complexity of the client.
• Client tax variance percentage. Have 90% of clients books with less than 3% improper transaction recording.
• Submitting financials on-time. Have 99% of monthly clients' financials ready for review by the 10th of each month.
• Completion of online education and training. Complete 3 hours per quarter of educational training related to accounting, bookkeeping or any other desired topic.

Some intangible benefits include:

• Learn relevant and in-demand skills you’ll have for the rest of your career.
• Opportunity to have a real impact and grow your career with the company.
• Desk equipment reimbursement policy.

This is a remote position.