Bookkeeper / Accountant for Accounting Firm

Job Description: Part Time Associate Bookkeeper

Position Overview

This position’s primary goal is to provide an outstanding bookkeeping and client experience to our customers. This goal is achieved by flawlessly executing recurring, and one off, bookkeeping tasks. 

This job listing is for a part time bookkeeper who would be working 5-10 hours a month to start. The applicant selected is expected to begin work in February or March 2025. Based on performance and available work, there is potential growth in hours within 3-9 months upon hire. 

As an Associate Bookkeeper you play a crucial role in helping us deliver outstanding services to our clients. You will partner with the owner, helping them execute all necessary tasks and bookkeeping functions for your assigned clients.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Track expenses, budget, taxes, cashflow, receipts and other financial transactions 
• Provide regular financial reports (weekly, monthly, and yearly)
• Monitor accounts payable and receivable
• Ensure timely processing of payroll
• Categorize expense transactions weekly/bi-weekly or monthly basis depending on the client, with receipt management
• Perform monthly Bank and Credit Card account reconciliations
• Ask clients questions about unclear transactions via Financial Cents 
• Prepare monthly journal entries, as needed
• Check in with team Financial Cents projects and provide status updates
• Use of Asana for other team projects 
• Map out Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for client work
• Other duties, as needed

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
• 3 years of experience in related field
• Must have your own computer, phone and consistent internet access
• Must reside in North County San Diego, CA
• Proficient in QuickBooks Online (QBO) and Microsoft Office Suite. QBO ProAdvisor Certification is a plus. 
• Comfortable working with Excel. Experience with Financial Cents, Asana, Google Drive & Gusto is a plus.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Self-motivated with strong time management skills
• Responsive and able to meet project deadlines
• Not afraid to ask questions when you need clarification
• Must be available to work during the hours of M-Th, 9a.m.-1 p.m. PST, which are our core hours. Some flexibility will be provided after the first 3 months of employment.

Our Core Values

We’re a growing, family-oriented bookkeeping business with a passion for supporting entrepreneurs and small business owners. Our mission is simple: to bring clarity to finances, ease the stress of running a business, and help our clients focus on what they do best.

About Us

Stout Bookkeeping was founded with a deep commitment to empowering small business owners by simplifying their finances and fostering their success. At its core, the business values clarity, partnership, and easing the burden of managing financial details so entrepreneurs can focus on their passions.

Founder RaeAnn Stout understands the challenges of running a business because she’s been there herself—juggling endless tasks, launching and managing multiple ventures, and navigating the ups and downs of entrepreneurship. Originally from snowy Minnesota, RaeAnn now calls the sunny coast of North County San Diego home, where she lives with her husband and three kids. Her personal experience fuels her passion for helping fellow business owners thrive by turning financial overwhelm into clarity and confidence.

How to Apply

1.​Record a brief 1-2 minute video via Loom introducing yourself and why you think you’d be a good fit for the role.

2.​Send an email with a brief intro, your resume and link to your video to hello@stoutbookkeepingca.com. Include “Spot” in your subject line.

3.​The deadline to apply is Tuesday January 31st 2024 at 5pm PST.

Stout Bookkeeping is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Hiring Process

Initial Interviews are conducted via video over Zoom. Candidates are expected to be camera ready - please test your mic and video before hand, and be in a quiet location while stationary (i.e. not driving and walking). 

Background check, signing a confidentiality and non-compete agreement are required prior to engagement.