Bookkeeper – Small Business Accounting Associate

Breakwater Accounting + Advisory11 months ago
United States
Remote
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)
$44,000-$49,000 Annually

Job Description

Position Overview

Breakwater Accounting & Advisory is seeking highly motivated Bookkeepers to join our team as Associate team members working with our For Profit clients. In this Full Time, Remote role, you will apply your accounting fundamentals to record, classify, reconcile, and report financial activities while providing exceptional client support. If you love solving puzzles and making an impact on the Small Business Community, join our innovative, women-led company that embraces technology.

Key Responsibilities

  • Record and classify financial account activity and track grants with meticulous attention to detail
  • Participate in reconciliations, reporting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll processing duties
  • Ensure proper documentation is submitted into accounting systems and client records
  • Communicate directly with nonprofit clients to provide daily support
  • Continuously learn and develop expertise in new accounting platforms and software

Required Qualifications

  • At least 1 year of accounting and/or bookkeeping experience with small businesses
  • Experience using QuickBooks Online (QBO) within the last 5 years
  • Proven ability to manage multiple sets of books simultaneously, preferably in a CPA firm environment
  • Resourceful, excited to learn new technology and provide effective solutions
  • Highly organized and detail oriented

Benefits & Perks

  • A supportive, friendly, and fun culture that truly values work/life balance
  • Base salary of $44,000-$49,000
  • FIVE weeks of PTO on top of company-observed holidays
  • Health, vision, and dental benefits
  • 401K company match to help you save for your golden years

Required Skills

QuickBooks Online
payroll processing
time management
AP/AR processing
accounting fundamentals
client communication
financial reporting
detail orientation
bookkeeping
reconciliations