Experienced Bookkeeper

Part-Time Remote Bookkeeper

Company: JTS Vacations Travel Agency

Position Overview:
JTS Vacations is seeking a skilled and experienced Part-Time Bookkeeper to join our team remotely. This position is ideal for an individual who excels in managing financial records and is proficient in both QuickBooks and Stripe payment processing. Although this is a remote role, it requires a commitment to working within a virtual office environment, without the provision of benefits.

Key Responsibilities:
– Financial Record Management: Prepare and maintain a ledger, ensuring easy online access to company books for authorized personnel.
– Transaction Journalization: Accurately journalize all business transactions in a timely manner.
– Account Reconciliation: Reconcile all business bank and credit card accounts, ensuring accurate financial records.
– Budgeting and Performance Analysis: Create monthly budgets aligned with company goals. Provide monthly variance analyses in comparison to these budgets.
– Financial Reporting: Prepare and provide monthly financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and statements of cash flows.
– Payroll and Tax Management: Establish and maintain payroll tax accounts with respective US agencies. Ensure timely remittance of payroll taxes and submission of applicable tax forms.

Required Skills and Qualifications:
– Experience: Proven bookkeeping and accounting experience, particularly in reconciling client payments and managing vendor payments as cost of goods sold.
– Knowledge: Strong understanding of US-based accounting principles and practices.
– Software Proficiency: Expertise in QuickBooks Pro and familiarity with Stripe payment processing.
– Analytical Skills: Ability to create and analyze budgets, and perform variance analyses.
– Communication: Excellent communication skills for preparing financial reports and collaborating with the team.
– Excellent communication skills and speaks English clearly and fluently.

Working Conditions:
– This is a part-time, remote position within a virtual office setting that would need to be able to communicate during Eastern Standard Time hours between 8a-5p.
– The role is a contractor position.

Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit their resume along with a cover letter highlighting their relevant experience and proficiency in QuickBooks and Stripe. Please include examples of previous work related to the key responsibilities mentioned.

JTS Vacations is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.