[Remote] Junior Accountant / Bookkeeper (Remote) – QuickBooks
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Behindthechair.com is the worldwide leader in media for salon professionals, and they are seeking a dependable Junior Accountant or experienced Bookkeeper to join their team. The role involves maintaining organized and accurate accounting records, processing invoices, and supporting financial operations.
Responsibilities
- Create and process customer invoices
- Apply incoming payments and keep customer accounts current
- Assist with follow ups on outstanding balances when needed
- Maintain accurate sales and receivable records
- Enter vendor bills, confirm accuracy, and ensure proper coding
- Assist with vendor payments and check runs
- Track due dates and maintain vendor files including W9s and payment terms
- Communicate with vendors regarding invoices and payment status
- Reconcile bank and credit card accounts weekly and monthly
- Record deposits and ensure transactions match supporting documents
- Identify and help resolve discrepancies quickly and accurately
- Prepare and process journal entries
- Assist with month end close and account review
- Maintain clean and accurate accounting records
- Support basic financial statement preparation including Profit and Loss and Balance Sheet
- Assist with monthly reporting and internal summaries
- Maintain well organized digital files for audit and tax readiness
- Support year end requests and work with an outside accountant or CPA as needed
Skills
- Strong attention to detail
- QuickBooks experience required (Online or Desktop)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook, and Word
- Organized, reliable, and able to manage deadlines
- Able to work independently in a remote environment
- Clear communication and follow through
- Associate's Degree in Accounting or Finance or currently enrolled
- Prior bookkeeping or accounting experience preferred but we will train the right person
- Strong Excel skills including formulas and pivot tables
- Experience supporting month end close and reconciliations
- Familiarity with financial statements
Benefits
- Remote work with consistent hours
- Clear expectations and organized processes
- Opportunity to grow into a larger accounting role over time
- Collaborative and supportive team environment working directly with leadership and accounting support
- Competitive Health/Dental/Vision Benefits options
- Retirement Benefits with a company match option
- Vacation / Paid Holidays
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