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Part time Finance and Accounting Assistant

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Type of Work:
Part Time
Salary:
$10 – $15 per hour depending on experience
Hours per Week:
0

Job Description

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Are you looking for your next accounting opportunity as a Finance and Accounting Assistant with a growing advisory firm? Do you have 5+ years of experience in accounting and Big 4? Do you want to work for a startup company in high growth mode? If so, please apply for the fully remote Part-time Finance and Accounting Assistant position for further consideration.

About the company:
We are a growing advisory firm based in Los Angeles, California. The role will be part-time and will commence with 24-80 hours per month, with the potential to increase to 144 hours per month.

Born from the Big 4, Horizon Advisors is a high-quality advisory firm that specializes in SOX implementation, IPO readiness and filing, and technical accounting consulting for transactions like business combinations, revenue recognition, and complex financing deals. We are also known for the great care we take with clients and employees alike.

This role is for our new line of service called Beyond the Books where we offer the following:
Bookkeeping: We meticulously record and organize all financial transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.
Accounting: Our team provides comprehensive accounting services, offering insights into your financial health and performance.
Monthly Analysis: We conduct in-depth monthly analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and potential areas for improvement, empowering you to make informed decisions.
Tax Estimation: We assist in estimating taxes, ensuring compliance and minimizing tax liabilities.

Our values define who we are and what we strive to be.
Teamwork – We are devoted to bringing our teams together to build a dynamic workforce that encourages collaboration and teamwork.
Positive Attitude – We aspire to a “can-do” attitude and to find the positive in every scenario. We believe that we can do anything we want if we have the right mindset.
Integrity – We value honesty and transparency.
Commitment – We create a place where employees are excited to work and serve clients.

Job Overview:
As a Part Time Finance and Accounting Assistant, your responsibilities will encompass various aspects of bookkeeping, accounting, financial analysis, and tax estimation for our US clients. You will work closely with the finance team to ensure the accurate recording and organization of all financial transactions, maintaining compliance with regulations. Additionally, you will assist in providing comprehensive accounting services, offering insights into the company’s financial health and performance. Conducting monthly analysis will be a key part of your role, allowing you to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement, thus enabling informed decision-making by the management team. Moreover, you will collaborate on tax estimation efforts, ensuring compliance while minimizing tax liabilities. This position offers the opportunity to work part-time initially, with the potential for increased hours as the role expands with the company’s growth.

Key Responsibilities:
Lead the preparation of financial statements and reports.
Support the finance team in conducting financial analysis and forecasting.
Process invoices, expenses, and payments accurately and efficiently.
Maintain accurate records of financial transactions and reconcile accounts.
Assist with budgeting and variance analysis.
Help with tax estimation.
Collaborate with other departments to gather financial information and support decision-making.
Participate in the implementation and improvement of financial processes and procedures.
Assist in ad hoc financial projects and tasks as needed.
Stay updated on accounting standards and regulations to ensure compliance.

Why should you apply?
Be a part of a high-performance team that works well together and wants to win.
Exceptional support in learning and growth opportunities at work that will encourage you to keep growing.
We value work-life balance.

Compensation:
The role has a flexible schedule and is a work from home position. The pay range we’re offering is between $10 to $15 per hour depending on experience.

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
CPA
A minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting roles, preferably including experience in a Big 4 firm or similar advisory capacity. Demonstrated experience in bookkeeping, financial analysis, and tax estimation is essential.
The preferred candidate should be available to participate in meetings scheduled in the US Pacific Time zone.
Excellent experience with QuickBooks
Entrepreneurial in nature: resourceful, flexible, creative, positive energy, and versatile
Strong project management and presentation skills. Patience and ability to mentor and train staff and clients
Strong executive presence, good communication, and interpersonal skills
Highly detail oriented, organized, self-motivated and committed to a high level of accuracy.
Must have strong work ethic and be able to meet critical deadlines. Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrate the ability to work assigned schedule subject to exceptions under Progressive’s flexible schedule policies and practices.

Initial Screening Questions:
1. How many years of accounting experience do you currently have?
2. Have you previously worked with any of the Big 4 firms? If so, please specify which companies.
3. Do you have the following license or certification: Certified Public Accountant?
4. On a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being the highest, please rate your professional experience with QuickBooks.
5. Will you be able to attend meetings scheduled in the US Pacific Standard Time zone?
6. Are you willing to undergo a background check, in accordance with local law/regulations?

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Company: R2 Reliability Pty ltd
Name: Dianne Lee
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