We’re hiring!
We’re currently expanding our bookkeeping team, adding a Senior Client Accounting Specialist, and an Account Specialist. See below or visit us on LinkedIn or Indeed for details
Client Accounting Specialist
Compensation:
$26 - $28 an hour
5 weeks Paid time off in your first year
Health Insurance, Vision and Dental insurance
Company paid short term and long term disability insurance
Access to group life, accident, and critical illness insurance
Opportunity to become an owner
401k matching
About us:
We are a small team of people experienced in bookkeeping, small business management, and nonprofit administration. We support our clients through a range of services, including full-service bookkeeping, general consultation, accounting system design and implementation, budget management, compliance assistance, and training and support for clients who want to handle their own bookkeeping. We enjoy the opportunity to help our clients successfully manage and grow their organizations and businesses.
About the position:
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, has strong bookkeeping skills, is excited about working with technology, and loves to geek out on financial data. Folks with an independent spirit who love being part of a team will be a great fit.
Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities/Job Duties:
The Client Accounting Specialist position requires taking full responsibility for each clients’ bookkeeping system and guaranteeing accurate balance sheets and revenue/expense statements.
In your cover letter, please elaborate on how your work experience has prepared you for this specific responsibility.
Duties include full-service/full-cycle bookkeeping, financial statement review, AP/AR, account reconciliation, data entry, client training, insurance reporting, payroll, payroll and state sales tax filings, client meetings, and some internal administrative work. We work primarily in QuickBooks Online, and have recently introduced Xero to our practice as well.
Competencies:
Can explain how to do anything in QuickBooks Online
Basic understanding of tax rules
Understands how to review a P&L and audit a balance sheet
Knows how to troubleshoot and fix errors in QBO
Able to build and manage complicated, functional spreadsheets that look professional
Qualifications:
Minimum of two years' full-service bookkeeping experience in QuickBooks
Knowledge of accrual basis bookkeeping
Proficient knowledge of QuickBooks, Excel and Word
Excited about learning new technologies
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently
Ability to multi-task and take initiative
Must exercise confidentiality and discretion
Hours:
Average 30-40 hours/week. Flexible schedule, but substantial availability during normal business hours is a must.
How to Apply:
Send a resume, cover letter, and three professional references, at least two of which are former supervisors to admin@keyfigures.coop
Senior Client Accounting Specialist
SUMMARY
As a Senior Client Accounting Specialist, you will speak with prospective and existing clients to manage their experience with Key Figures. Using a combination of excellent communication skills, critical problem-solving ability, and real-world experience managing, designing, and troubleshooting financial management systems you will deliver bookkeeping support for small to medium-sized entities. Individuals who consider themselves data geeks, love solving problems in administrative systems and workflows, who enjoy variety and working with people will find this position both interesting and rewarding.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Client Relationship Management
Meet with potential clients to assess their needs, develop proposals, follow-up as needed.
Onboard clients new to the firm, including designing systems, establishing effective communications and workflows, documenting procedures, providing training to clients when needed, and eventually transitioning clients to permanent Account Managers.
Controller
Managing full-service bookkeeping clients with complex needs.
Project-based and ongoing consulting with clients with higher level reporting/analysis needs or Controller engagements.
Assist with internal management systems on a project-based or ongoing basis, as needed
Assist or train Account Managers on higher level projects or tasks, as needed
WHAT TO BRING
Understanding of accrual basis bookkeeping and bookkeeping practices.
Financial statement analysis and balance sheet review.
Financial management system design and implementation in the QuickBooks Online ecosystem.
Strong written and oral communication skills, ability to explain complex accounting concepts to clients, potential clients, and co-workers in an understandable manner.
High level capacity for critical problem solving around complex issues.
Ability to research and understand complex topics such as budgeting, cost of goods calculation models, pricing models, cash forecasting, grant management and reporting, cooperative equity and patronage models, and general business development consulting.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and take initiative.
Must exercise confidentiality and discretion
Qualifications:
Minimum of 4 years’ experience with accrual basis bookkeeping
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in bookkeeping system design and implementation
Minimum of 2 years’ experience performing full-service bookkeeping in QuickBooks, QuickBooks Online, and/or Xero
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and proficiency with Microsoft Word
Proficiency with remote workplace technologies preferred
WHAT YOU GET:
Fully remote work from home position with significant flexibility and ability to set your own schedule, though substantial availability during normal business hours is a must. Opportunity to work as part of a supportive team, in a company invested in participatory management, professional growth, and work-life balance.
Compensation:
Depending on experience. Hourly, non-exempt position earning $32-$35 per hour to start, with most staff working 33-40 hours per week.
Benefits:
Health, dental and vision coverage
Paid time off
401(k) with matching
Long- and short-term disability insurance
Voluntary benefits package
Ownership and profit-sharing opportunity
ABOUT KEY FIGURES:
Key Figures is a worker-owned and operated cooperative staffed by a team of fourteen skilled professionals. Together, we strive to provide high-quality services for our clients, and sustainable, rewarding, long-term careers for our staff. With staff in Texas, Arizona and Ohio, Key Figures works remotely with small and medium sized businesses and non-profits across the United States, providing bookkeeping, tax preparation, and financial management expertise. Key Figures provides a unique opportunity to establish a fulfilling career, to be part of shaping and growing a company, and to become an owner in that company if you would like to. Folks with an independent spirit who love being part of a team will be a great fit.
TO APPLY:
Submit resume, cover letter, and at least three professional references (including 2 direct supervisors) to admin@keyfigures.coop
National background checks will be conducted on new hires.