Senior Bookkeeper
Philippines / Colombia / South Africa
VA/EA – Operations /
Virtual Assistant / Part - Time /
Remote
Job Description:
This role will manage the firm’s finances and support Goshen’s CEO with some ad-hoc nonprofit clean-up work throughout the year.
Initial time commitment is 20 hours per week and subject to increase as more deliverables are determined in the future with successful performance.
Bookkeeping Responsibilities
- Review and update expenses in credit card systems like Ramp and Bill Spend & Expense and Hubdoc.
- Record incoming contractor bills in QBO, verify accuracy, and notify Goshen’s CEO to make payments
- Ensure auto pay amounts for customer invoices are applied correctly in QBO.
- Generate ad-hoc invoices for consulting services with supporting reports to clients or customers on behalf of Goshen CEO.
- Download documents from the accounting inbox and statements from bank and credit card statements to Goshen’s internal G Drive.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger entries.
- Record financial transactions, such as invoices, receipts, payments, and bank deposits, in accounting software or spreadsheets.
- Reconcile bank statements and other financial accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness of transactions.
- Prepare financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, regularly.
- Analyze financial data and generate reports to provide insights into business performance and economic health.
- Assist in budgeting and forecasting activities by providing accurate and timely financial information to management.
- Participate in bi-weekly or monthly meetings with Goshen management.
Nonprofit Client Support Responsibilities:
- Assist Goshen CFO with data entry bookkeeping clean-up work for nonprofit clients for the first 3 months of new client acquisition and before the work is transitioned to the Goshen accounting team.
- Ensure compliance with accounting principles, standards, and regulations in all financial transactions and reporting.
- Stay updated on changes in accounting regulations and best practices to ensure adherence to industry standards.
Requirements:
- An associate degree or a bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.
- Proven experience as a bookkeeper or accounting clerk, with strong knowledge of bookkeeping principles and practices.
- Small business finances management and nonprofit accounting experience is required.
- Proficiency in using work management software such as Asana, Google Docs, and other tools.
- Proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks, Xero, or Sage, as well as Google Sheet and Microsoft Excel for spreadsheet analysis.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry, record-keeping, and financial calculations.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and interact professionally with clients or vendors.
- Knowledge of United States tax laws, and U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), A-133 audits, and federal, state, and other required supplementary schedules and information.
- Problem-solving skills and the ability to reconcile discrepancies and resolve issues independently.
- Ethical conduct and discretion when handling confidential financial information.
- Certifications such as Certified Bookkeeper (CB) or similar credentials are a plus, but not required.
$700 - $900 a month
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