Bookkeeper / Accounting Specialist

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The Guiding Star LLC is a professional services company providing essential administrative and financial support such as bookkeeping and accounting services by empowering our clients with accurate financial insights through clarity and efficiency.

As a Bookkeeper / Accounting Specialist, you are expected to:
*Provide accounting and clerical support including updating trackers and monitoring sheets
*Record daily transactions, including invoices, payments, and bank statements
*Manage accounts receivables, including partner maintenance, billing, and credit processing
*Process accounts payables, including payment processing, authorization, and release
*Reconcile bank accounts and maintain accurate data entries
*Prepare financial reports, such as balance sheets, income statements, and other related reports, as needed by the client
*Maintain organized records, update files in storage, and comply with accounting principles
*Perform email and chat management and handle client inquiries
*Able to work Mondays through Fridays, following US Eastern Time

Qualifications:
*A graduate of accounting or business-related courses is preferred, but other courses are welcome to apply!
*At least 1-3 bookkeeping and/or accounting experience is preferred, but career shifters are also welcome to apply!
*Solid understanding of accounting principles and practices
*Familiarity with accounting software is a plus (QuickBooks, Xero, NetSuite, etc.)
*Strong organizational and time management ability with a high attention to detail
*Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
*Excellent stakeholder management skills, preferably with North American client experience
*Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
*Has a work-from-home set-up (personal device, stable internet connection, noise-canceling headset preferred)

Benefits:
*Competitive salary and internet allowance
*Paid Time Off
*Health insurance coverage or reimbursement
*Yearly bonus
*Performance-based salary increase
*Monthly company-sponsored engagement activities

Please include a link to your resume (stored in Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, or any cloud-based storage) as you apply.