Bookkeeper (Remote)

About us:

Outliant is a fully-remote, US-based, digital product development and startup consulting company, with a team of culturally diverse creators whose exceptional skills and talents help conceive seamless digital products. Our teams exhibit work-play energy that supports individual growth, as well as encourages the freedom of creativity and “thinking outside the box.”

Our Core Values:

Pursuit of Excellence: We are extremely competitive, ambitious, and driven to be exceptional – as individuals, teams, and as an organization. There is no standard high enough and we will never settle. We aspire to attract, retain, and empower the very best people.

Startup Mentality: Outliant began with 5 startup founders, and startup culture is deep in our DNA. It’s a critical advantage that allows us to move faster, be more resourceful, and empower our team at all levels. We are in the early chapters of our journey.

World-Class Remote Collaboration: Outliant is (and always has been) a 100% remote company – we have no offices and our teams are distributed around the world. Given the freedom and autonomy this provides, we require that our people excel in this remote structure.

About the role

We’re looking to hire a part-time remote Bookkeeper. For this role, your primary focus will be accurately recording and tracking the company's internal expenses, ensuring proper allocation to projects and ventures, and meticulously reviewing expenses to identify any discrepancies or irregularities. This role plays a critical part in maintaining financial integrity and efficiency within the organization.

You’ll have the opportunity to choose your hours and work and learn with a team of world-class engineers and designers, through a commitment to team collaboration, communication, and product quality.

Seniority Level: Mid-Senior Level

Responsibilities:

• Record and categorize all company expenses, ensuring accurate allocation to specific projects and departments.
• Maintain an organized system for tracking and storing expense-related documents and receipts.
• Regularly review and clean expense data to eliminate duplicate or erroneous entries.
• Manage and refine expense categories to enhance reporting accuracy and insight.
• Generate expense reports and provide insights to support decision-making processes.
• Collaborate with the finance team to develop meaningful financial metrics and dashboards.
• Implement controls to detect unusual or out-of-place expenses, such as double charges or unauthorized transactions.
• Investigate and report any discrepancies promptly.
• Assist in the month-end and year-end closing processes by ensuring all expenses are accurately recorded and accounted for.
• Maintain compliance with accounting principles and company policies.
• Keep detailed and up-to-date records of all expense-related transactions.

Requirements:

• With 3+ years experience in Bookkeeping, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Knowledge of relevant tax regulations.
• Proficiency in financial software and Quickbooks.
• Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience working in a start-up company.

What’s in it for you?

As a part-time member of our team, you’ll enjoy:

• Flexible hours.
• Work wherever you choose.
• Performance based bonuses.
• Referral bonuses.
• Mental health and well-being programs.
• Fun and casual work environment.
• Employee engagement activities and virtual gatherings.
• We are a diverse, global team! 🌍