Busy and growing boutique bookkeeping and business management firm located in Silver Lake is seeking an experienced bookkeeper for a part-time position (with quick potential for growth to full time) in QuickBooks accounting and light office administration. We cater to small to mid-size businesses in the entertainment industry, talent management, production, real estate, architecture, construction, public relations and non-profits, in addition to numerous other industries and start-up markets. Applicants should be motivated, friendly and responsible, in addition to being adept at multi-tasking and prioritizing, highly organized and detail-oriented, able to switch gears quickly and seamlessly, demonstrate a balance between speed and accuracy, and have excellent oral and written communication skills. We have a relaxed office environment (feel free to kick off your shoes, brew a cup of tea or coffee, and rock out to your favorite music!), but we are very serious about our work. Great opportunity to hone your accounting and business management skills while gaining exposure to all manner of awesome businesses!
Qualifications:
- Must be proficient in MS Excel, Word, and both QuickBooks Desktop and Online versions
- Must understand basic principles of accounting
- Must have minimum 1-yr experience working in an accounting/bookkeeping position
- Experience processing payroll, 1099 reporting and sales tax returns, as well as Avalara proficiency a plus
Bookkeeping Duties May Include (but not be limited to):
- Entering daily financial transactions into QuickBooks software for multiple companies across numerous industries
- Printing bank/credit card statements and check/deposit images
- Reconciling bank and credit card accounts
- Retrieving reports from online payment processers like Square, Stripe, Shopify, PayPal
- Creating journal entries
- Invoicing and Bills Management, Printing checks
- Processing payroll
- Filing quarterly Sales & Excise taxes
- Filing annual LA city Business Tax Renewals
- Filing 1099-MISC forms at year end
Office Administration Duties May Include (but not be limited to):
- Making sure office supplies are kept in stock
- Filing/Shredding
- Taking out the trash
- Watering plants
- Greeting clients and offering them tea/coffee
- Banking on behalf of clients
- Occasional trips to post office or running other errands as needed
- Occasionally attending client or networking events
Please send a brief cover letter explaining why you’d like this job and think you’d be a good fit, a current resume and 3 referrals. Make sure to put “I Love Accounting – Hire Me!” in the subject line of your e-mail and please answer 2 of the following questions in your cover letter (there are NO wrong answers and no particular length required, we’d just like to get to know you a little better!):
1. How do you organize your dresser drawers or closet? Please describe.
2. Tell us something you made in your life and why it was special or important to you – this can be anything - a piece of art, a meal, an event, anything!
3. What is your favorite room in your home and why?
4. What do you think is the most unique quality you possess?
5. What kind of workplace environment do you see yourself thriving best in? What type of workplace environment would not suit you?
6. Describe an ideal day off.
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