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Now Hiring: Part-Time Bookkeepers
OVERVIEW
Blue Fox is looking for a bookkeeper who is kind, analytical, self-disciplined, extremely detail oriented, and computer savvy. The bookkeeper will work on a daily or weekly basis for up to 5 different client companies. To start, the tasks will mostly be accounting related with limited-to-no client customer service. But if interests and skills align there is opportunity for additional responsibility and client-facing tasks. The bookkeeper will collaborate with the business owner regularly (weekly if not more frequently in the beginning) for support and training.
TIME COMMITMENT
This is a part-time subcontractor position with an estimated time commitment of 5-15 hours/week. The subcontractor will set and communicate her own schedule each week and bill Blue Fox monthly.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This is a virtual/remote position. The bookkeeper must have high speed internet access, her own computer, a device with a web camera, and a home office or other suitable workspace conducive to phone or video calls. The bookkeeper must be available intermittently throughout the week to respond to emails and occasional phone calls. Read more about Blue Fox services.
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
To start:
Long term for the right candidate:
KEY PERSONALITY TRAITS FOR SUCCESS
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
WHAT MATTERS TO US
Only 3 things really matter at Blue Fox:
To that end…
We are committed to providing world-class support to our team and clients.
We believe in servant leadership.
We do not micromanage, and we do not create busy work.
We work smarter not harder to achieve high quality of life and work product.
We have zero tolerance for drama.
We believe that everyone has the right to question processes and ask for help.
We believe in taking time off when we need it.
We believe that if team members are trusted and supported well, everyone wins.
Read our full manifesto here.
THE PERKS
THE APPLICATION PROCESS
Please submit a resume and cover letter below. You may be asked to complete a national background and credit check prior during the application process, in addition to a basic accounting skills test. References may also be requested. Minorities and individuals from diverse communities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Blue Fox is looking for a bookkeeper who is kind, analytical, self-disciplined, extremely detail oriented, and computer savvy. The bookkeeper will work on a daily or weekly basis for up to 5 different client companies. To start, the tasks will mostly be accounting related with limited-to-no client customer service. But if interests and skills align there is opportunity for additional responsibility and client-facing tasks. The bookkeeper will collaborate with the business owner regularly (weekly if not more frequently in the beginning) for support and training.
TIME COMMITMENT
This is a part-time subcontractor position with an estimated time commitment of 5-15 hours/week. The subcontractor will set and communicate her own schedule each week and bill Blue Fox monthly.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This is a virtual/remote position. The bookkeeper must have high speed internet access, her own computer, a device with a web camera, and a home office or other suitable workspace conducive to phone or video calls. The bookkeeper must be available intermittently throughout the week to respond to emails and occasional phone calls. Read more about Blue Fox services.
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
To start:
- Daily/weekly data entry of expense and income transactions into QuickBooks Online (QBO)
- Weekly accounts payable/bill pay processing, via Bill.com
- Monthly bank and credit card reconciliations
- Monthly financial report compilation, occasionally with some data manipulation in Excel
Long term for the right candidate:
- Payroll entry and processing
- Monthly journal entries
- Client interfacing and support
- Create and document processes for each client served; suggest improvements for efficiency and accuracy
KEY PERSONALITY TRAITS FOR SUCCESS
- Kindness and honesty are non-negotiable – this is a no-drama, highly ethical environment
- Humility and ability to ask for help or support is also a must
- Affinity for and/or comfort with numbers
- Commitment to maintain client confidentiality
- Sense of humor (it’s just accounting – not life or death!)
- An innovative, systems approach to tasks with an eye to improving & streamlining workflow
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- Bachelors degree or higher
- QuickBooks Online or QuickBooks Desktop experience, or 5+ years of general bookkeeping experience
- QuickBooks ProAdvisor Certification (basic) required; Bill.com Certification strongly preferred
- Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
- Comfort with cloud-based technologies and document storage tools
- Interest in deepening your skill sets as needed to get the job done
- Excellent communication and writing skills
- Extreme attention to detail
- Deep commitment to client confidentiality (NDA required)
WHAT MATTERS TO US
Only 3 things really matter at Blue Fox:
- Is the work done correctly and on time?
- Is the client happy?
- Are you happy?
To that end…
We are committed to providing world-class support to our team and clients.
We believe in servant leadership.
We do not micromanage, and we do not create busy work.
We work smarter not harder to achieve high quality of life and work product.
We have zero tolerance for drama.
We believe that everyone has the right to question processes and ask for help.
We believe in taking time off when we need it.
We believe that if team members are trusted and supported well, everyone wins.
Read our full manifesto here.
THE PERKS
- A remote work environment
- Competitive pay
- Financial support for training, continuing education, and more
- A relaxed and supportive learning environment
- If you want to build a successful side hustle as a bookkeeper, we'll teach you how
THE APPLICATION PROCESS
Please submit a resume and cover letter below. You may be asked to complete a national background and credit check prior during the application process, in addition to a basic accounting skills test. References may also be requested. Minorities and individuals from diverse communities are strongly encouraged to apply.
