Our company, To the Stars, Inc. is looking for an experienced Senior Accountant/Bookkeeper to join our creative, fun and fast-paced environment. This individual will manage our day-to-day accounting and finance functions, working closely with all team members. Confidentiality, excellent organizational skills and attention to detail are required qualifications for this position, as well as a positive and helpful attitude and the ability to communicate clearly. The ideal candidate for this position is a skilled multi-tasker, reliable, proactive and committed to consistently meeting deadlines. We are located in Encinitas, California right by the beach.
The candidate should have a minimum of an Associate's degree in accounting or business administration, or equivalent business experience, as well as 3+ years of proven bookkeeping/general accounting experience. Preference will be given to candidates with a working knowledge of the Account Edge accounting software package. Veterans and military spouses encouraged to apply.
Duties and responsibilities are, but not limited to, maintaining financial records and the posting and processing of financial transactions in the general ledger, as well as the preparation of supporting financial worksheets/reconciliations in excel. The Candidate should have experience/working knowledge of the following:
- Accounts payable & disbursements
- Balance sheet account reconciliations
- Preparation of monthly financial statements & forecasts
- Understanding of intercompany transactions
- Preparing and posting of journal entries
- Bank and credit card statement reconciliations
- Perpetual inventory accounting
- Royalty accounting
- Sales tax returns preparation & filing
- 3rdparty payroll processing & posting to the general ledger
- Annual audit responsibility & workpaper preparation
- Monitoring of bank balances/activity and cash flow
- Knowledge and understanding of accrual accounting and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
- Traditional monthly, quarterly and year-end accounting duties
- 1099 tax filings at year-end
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Account Edge software or other similar accounting application
- Experience with E-commerce a plus
- Additional responsibilities as assigned
Other requirements:
- Consistent work history (prefer at least 2 years in each position with increasing responsibility)
- Willingness to learn and take on new tasks as you grow and become comfortable with current tasks assigned. Show ability to grow in the role.
- Positive and helpful mindset
- Someone who takes initiative and full ownership in their responsibilities
- Comfort in working independently with little supervision
- Precise, detail-oriented and diligent.
Job Type:
This is a part-time on-site position, approximately 20 hours per week with flexible days/hours during the week/working hours.
Compensation:
$20.00 to $25.00/hour, depending on experience