Bookkeeper in Boutique Firm (Silver Lake)

About This Job

A dynamic and expanding boutique bookkeeping and business management firm in Silver Lake is looking for an experienced bookkeeper for a part-time role, with strong potential to transition to full-time quickly. The position involves QuickBooks accounting and light office administrative tasks. Our clientele includes small to mid-sized businesses across diverse sectors such as entertainment, talent management, production, real estate, architecture, construction, public relations, non-profits, and various other industries and startup markets.

Ideal candidates will be driven, personable, and reliable. They should excel at multitasking and prioritizing, be highly organized and detail-oriented, capable of shifting focus smoothly and efficiently, maintain a balance between speed and accuracy, and possess outstanding verbal and written communication abilities. Our office atmosphere is casual and comfortable, but we maintain a serious and professional approach to our work. This is an excellent opportunity to refine your accounting and business management skills while gaining exposure to a wide array of fascinating businesses.

Qualifications

• Must be proficient in MS Excel, Word, and both QuickBooks Desktop and Online.
• Must understand fundamental accounting principles.
• Must have a minimum of one year of experience in an accounting or bookkeeping role.
• Experience with payroll processing, 1099 reporting, sales tax returns, and Avalara proficiency are advantageous.

Bookkeeping Duties May Include

• Entering daily financial transactions into QuickBooks for multiple companies across various industries.
• Printing bank/credit card statements and check/deposit images.
• Reconciling bank and credit card accounts.
• Retrieving reports from online payment processors such as Square, Stripe, Shopify, and PayPal.
• Creating journal entries.
• Managing invoicing and bills, and 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

• Ensuring office supplies are adequately stocked.
• Filing and shredding documents.
• Taking out the trash.
• Watering plants.
• Greeting clients and offering them tea or coffee.
• Handling banking errands on behalf of clients.
• Occasional trips to the post office or running other errands as needed.
• Occasionally attending client or networking events.

Please submit a concise cover letter explaining your interest in this position and why you believe you are a good fit, along with a current resume and three professional references. In the subject line of your email, please include the phrase: \"I Love Accounting – Hire Me!\" Additionally, in your cover letter, please answer two of the following questions. There are no wrong answers, and no specific length is required; we simply wish to learn a bit more about you.

1. How do you organize your dresser drawers or closet? Please describe.
2. Tell us about something you have created in your life and why it was special or important to you. This could be anything—a piece of art, a meal, an event, or any other project.
3. What is your favorite room in your home and why?
4. What do you consider to be your most unique quality?
5. In what type of workplace environment do you see yourself thriving best? What type of workplace environment would not suit you?
6. Describe an ideal day off.