[Hiring] Non-Profit Bookkeeping Specialist @HigherRing

Role Description

This is a remote (work-from-home) position, W-2, not a contractor. Wage is $25-27/hr + full benefits.

The Bookkeeping Specialist (Bilingual English & Spanish) is a positive and energetic self-starter and problem solver who is comfortable with full-stack bookkeeping concepts and who understands the why and strategy of bookkeeping. This person will join a small and growing team to do the valuable work to keep clients’ financial operations clean and complete in a timely manner.

• Work closely with clients to understand their businesses and bookkeeping needs.
• Execute common bookkeeping tasks under the direct supervision of our Bookkeeping Manager.
• Non-profit experience is necessary.
• Passion for accounting work and understanding the successful translation of financial activity into clean reports.
• Proactive about anything that affects the HigherRing-client relationship and opportunities to optimize the client's work.
• Effective communicator and collaborator with co-workers and management.
• Manage self and come to meetings prepared to discuss status, opportunities, and challenges.
• Escalate to team management as needed for support, guidance, and mentoring.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of bookkeeping experience (5 years of non-profit).
• 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).
• High degree of customer service, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Strong written and verbal client and team communication skills.
• 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 ability to model positive language.
• Stamina in problem-solving and ability to maintain a positive attitude.
• Proficient with technology; solid knowledge of computer operations and software.
• 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.

Requirements

• Support client bookkeeping functions, including 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.
• Detailed understanding of accounting and bookkeeping, including 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.
• Ensure deadlines for accounting month-end are met, and all needed reports are prepared in a timely manner.
• Assist in the compilation of client information for tax preparation as requested.
• Assist in organizing, systematizing, and documenting processes and procedures.
• Comfortable researching to determine answers to questions or the best way to perform work on client systems.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Benefits

• Full benefits included.