Remote Accounting Assistant

As a Remote Accounting Assistant at Mondosol, your primary responsibilities will include handling monthly bookkeeping and financial reporting, managing multi-currency transactions (NOK, EUR, USD), preparing annual tax returns and financial statements, and reconciling accounts across various payment platforms such as PayPal and AdSense. You'll also assist in developing financial policies and ensure compliance with Norwegian regulations, ultimately supporting the finance team in effective budgeting and forecasting.

To qualify for the Remote Accounting Assistant role at Mondosol, candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field, along with professional accounting qualifications. Experience with Norwegian tax regulations is essential, as well as proficiency in accounting software like Wave, Xero, or QuickBooks. Strong communication skills in English are crucial, and knowledge of Norwegian is an added bonus, making you a perfect fit for supporting our international operations.

The Remote Accounting Assistant position at Mondosol typically requires a part-time commitment of 5-10 hours per month. This includes regular monthly reconciliations, annual tax preparation, and quarterly reviews and reporting. This flexible schedule allows for effective time management and the possibility to balance other commitments.

At Mondosol, we offer a competitive hourly rate for the Remote Accounting Assistant position, which is determined based on your relevant experience and qualifications. This role is designed as a long-term engagement opportunity, allowing for a fruitful partnership as we grow together in the world of digital education.

Mondosol has a thorough vetting process for hiring a Remote Accounting Assistant. This includes a paid trial period of one month, weekly check-ins, and establishing clear communication schedules. We also ask for references from current clients, set up a backup accountant, and ensure candidates can commit to regular video calls for effective collaboration.

In answering this question, focus on specific scenarios where you've managed transactions in different currencies, explaining how you handled conversion rates and reconciliations. Discuss any tools you used, such as Wave or similar software, and how you ensured accuracy in financial reporting.

Share your strategies for time management in a remote setting, such as using digital tools for task management or setting up a dedicated workspace. Highlight any specific methods you've implemented to maintain productivity and balance multiple tasks, especially in accounting.

Focus on a specific challenge you've encountered with Norwegian tax laws, detailing your approach to resolving the issue. Discuss how you stay updated on regulations and share instances where your knowledge led to a successful outcome in your accounting tasks.

Be prepared to discuss your skills and experience with Wave, mentioning specific features you are familiar with, such as invoicing or transaction tracking. If possible, include examples where using Wave helped simplify or enhance your accounting processes.

Discuss the significance of adhering to financial regulations and how this impacts business operations. Share your understanding of how compliance not only reduces risks but also optimizes financial reporting and builds trust with stakeholders.

Talk about your methodical approach to maintaining accurate financial records, including regular reconciliations, double-checking entries, and utilizing accounting software effectively. Emphasize the importance of organization and attention to detail in your work.

Explain your process for meeting financial reporting deadlines, highlighting how you prioritize tasks and plan in advance. Sharing experiences from past roles can give interviewers insight into your organizational skills and reliability.

Detail your understanding of budget preparation and the role you can play within the finance team. Discuss any relevant past experiences where you contributed to budget forecasts or financial planning, and how your analytical skills would enhance the team's efforts.

Discuss the systems and practices you implement to keep digital files organized, such as using folders by category or maintaining a digital ledger. Highlight experiences where this approach has enhanced efficiency in your accounting tasks.

Share your willingness to learn and adapt by providing examples of technology you've successfully integrated into your accounting processes. Discuss any training or self-study you've pursued to keep your skills relevant in a rapidly changing digital landscape.