Full-Charge Senior Bookkeeper (Remote - US Based Only)
Position Summary
You will provide bookkeeping services to a number of our virtual clients including:
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The typical bookkeeping stuff;
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Thorough understanding of the balance sheet and P&L and ability to explain/review with clients;
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Ability to self start, manage workflow efficiently and prioritize;
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Law firms - Iolta and Trust Liability reconciliations and verifying to 3rd party software reports;
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Payroll processing and reporting;
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Managing MULTIPLE (minimum 15 per month) direct customer/client relationships;
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Reconciling Accounts Receivable;
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Syncing data across multiple software applications to ensure accuracy;
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Reviewing taxes and various tax schedules and matching to QBO records;
You MUST have extensive knowledge and proficiency on all of the above items with the exception of Iolta/Trust experience. Must reside in US.
Expertise with QuickBooks Online (minimum 5 years daily usage) is REQUIRED and Certification in QuickBooks Online is preferred.
Knowledge of Law Firm Iolta/Trust Accounting is a BIG PLUS!
Employment Type - 30 day Contract Trial Period, Then Full Time - 35-40 hrs/week, W2 employee
Minimum Qualifications
Remote Requirements
About Velvet Bookkeeping LLC
Velvet Bookkeeping LLC is a full-service virtual bookkeeping firm established in 2016. We are passionate about supporting businesses and assisting them to grow successfully by providing professional and ACCURATE bookkeeping services to our clients in multiple industries throughout the US. Making clients smile, lowering their stress and helping them understand their books is a driving force. We are also dedicated to maintaining a happy, positive and encouraging working environment.
Why You Should Work With Us
You wish to be a team member of a firm that is laid back, fun, and still highly professional. You desire to be part of something amazing/make a difference rather than merely going through the motions to obtain a paycheck. Working hard and laughing even harder with a flexible remote work schedule that fits your life is important to you. You are an honest individual who seeks to provide customer-centric service to our clients.
And you’re just awesome and love bookkeeping.
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Attributes of Successful Team Members
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Love working in a fast -paced environment where there are always new and different things happening.
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Can get into focus quickly without multi-tasking but still able to handle a volume and variety of work
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Fun to work with and to be around
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Connect well with people (staff and clients) to build strong interpersonal relationships
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Great attention to detail
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Organized and methodical
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Self-driven and able to self-manage
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Exceptional at time management and balancing multiple priorities within job duties and also between VBK and life outside work
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Willingness to help and support the team as a whole - Not afraid to ask for help or offer suggestions.
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Strong communication skills - to navigate client relationships & collaborate efficiently and effectively with the team
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Diligent with admin tasks such as maintaining updated statuses in Keeper.app, our project management tool, and tracking time effectively w/ details
It's expected that you have flexibility during business hours to meet and collaborate with team members and to be able to meet with clients. REQUIRED - First 90 days - must be available and working - Mon-Fri - 10am-3pm CST.
Compensation
As a small business growing and being blessed with new business exponentially in the past 18 months, we are working to create a compensation package with benefits.
- Hourly pay is between $26 - $30/hr based on experience and the ability to manage workload with little or no need for internal revisions or errors.
Benefits include: generous PTO and Unpaid Time Off policy and an incredible work environment! (More to come this year)
Job Duty Interest & Proficiency Questionnaire
Please fill out the following questionnaire to share the type of work that interests you, and your level of experience.
Love it - means this is the type of work you really like to do, why you're applying.
Meh, I'll do it - means you're willing to do it to help the team, but it's not something that brings you tons of joy.
I'd rather not - this is either because you don't know how to do the task or that you really don't want to do it as part of your role here.
Experienced - means you have done this work before and can jump in with minimal training.
Willing to learn - we're very open to training people in new areas and skills. If something interests you but you don't know how to do it already let us know!
Below each section is a free response section. Feel free to elaborate further on your interests and experience.
Basic Job Duties
Standard Job Duties
Advanced Job Duties
Desired Number of Hours
Please let us know a little more about what you're looking for.
Additional Application Requirements
Upload Resume or Insert a link - Required
Application Video - Optional, but Preferred - Will be needed if we contact you to move forward.
Please send in short 2-3 minute video answering the following questions:
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Introduce yourself and a little bit about your work history.
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What excites you about this opportunity?
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Tell me about the top intangible quality you'll be bringing to our team.
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What's your favorite thing to do in the summer?
Professional References - You will be required to provide three references if contacted to move forward. Please have these ready! We are ready to hire!