Nautilus Puzzles is an established online specialty manufacturer serving consumers across the USA via our website and on Amazon. We offer a large selection of wooden jigsaw puzzles for adults and exceptional service to our many loyal customers.
We are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Accountant/Bookkeeper to join our bookkeeping team. This position is responsible for managing the day-to-day financial operations for the business, including general accounting, financial reporting, payroll processing, and bank and CC account reconciliations.
The ideal candidate will have strong QB Online knowledge, experience with e-commerce systems (including Shopify, marketplaces like Amazon, etc.), and exceptional attention to detail. This is an 8- to 12-hour position with a flexible schedule within standard business hours (Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM). Part-time only.
We are looking for a hard-working self-starter who can work autonomously and with minimal supervision. Mostly remote. One day per month onsite.
The best candidate will be a team player with a sense of humor who is detail-oriented, service-minded, and computer savvy.
Position: Full Charge Bookkeeper
Hours: Part-time, 8 - 12 hours per week
Start date: Immediately
Responsibilities:
General Accounting
- Track accounts payable and receivable, process bills, send invoices, and handle bank deposits.
- Balance bank accounts, credit cards, and general ledgers.
- Maintain business books, including preparing and posting journal entries.
- Prepare financial statements, including balance sheets and income statements
- Analyze accounting data to produce financial reports
- Ensure financials are ready for accountants' review at tax time.
- Track inventory or consumables to ensure all COGS (Ordering handled elsewhere)
- Coordinate with CPA in advance of tax deadlines.
Banking and Reconciliation
- Maintain and update bank accounts.
- Reconcile credit card statements
Payroll
- Process payroll for 6 employees on a semiweekly basis, using payroll software
- Taxes are filed by the payroll company; responsible for calculating and processing payroll only
Software & Systems
- QuickBooks Online. Using bank feeds and understanding how to download the data from banks into the software, working with rules and feeds.
- Shopify. Reports and inventory management
- A2X. Pulling data from marketplaces like Amazon, Etsy, etc.
- Maintain spreadsheets and financial records in Excel when needed
- Stocksmith. Or similar inventory management programs
- Track inventory of consumables and order supplies
- Quickly identify and communicate issues to the team
- Contribute positively with excellent reliability, attitude, and work ethic.
- Follow written and verbal instructions
- Maintain a high level of professionalism
Requirements:
- Ability to work fast and in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and communicate effectively
- Typing speed of at least 45 WPM.
- Fluency in English, with excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Naturally upbeat, positive, and friendly personality
- EXTREMELY detail-oriented and precise; must have a sense of quality and productivity
- Excellent organization and time management skills
- Reasonable level of computer literacy
- Willing to accept constructive criticism
- Comfortable working individually with little interaction with fellow employees
- Ability to multitask
- Minimum 5 years of previous accounting experience required
Starting Pay: $25.00 per hour
Number of Hours: 8 - 12 per week.
Schedule: Flexible. Business hours: Monday - Friday, 12:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Please email your resume and cover letter. PLEASE NO PHONE CALLS OR WALK-INS.
This is a local position, and you must live on the Central Coast. We are not looking for a remote bookkeeping service.
We look forward to hearing from you soon!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Education:
Experience:
- Bookkeeping: 5 years (Required)
Language:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
