Bookkeeper for Startup

4 weeks ago


San Jose, United States Optopax Part time $40 - $55
Job DescriptionJob Description
Part-Time Bookkeeper for South Bay Startup


Company: Optopax
Location: San Jose, CA (Remote possible, hours are Pacific time zone)

Compensation: $40 - $55 per hour depending upon experience
Hours: 30-40 hours per month, flexible hours

About Us:
Optopax is a small, innovative startup based in San Jose, specializing in the creation of cutting-edge optical components. We are a close-knit team that values problem-solving initiative, open communication, and a supportive work environment.

Job Overview:
We are seeking an experienced and extremely detail-oriented Bookkeeper to manage our financial records. This part-time position offers a high degree of flexibility, allowing you to work remotely on Pacific Time hours.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Accounts Payable/Receivable (AP/AR): Manage all billing, invoicing, and payment processing.
  • Payroll Management: Oversee payroll, including timesheet management, ensuring accuracy in project and client-specific billing.
  • Financial Reporting: Generate and review financial reports to assist in decision-making.
  • Vendor Communications: Handle all vendor-related inquiries and maintain positive relationships.
  • Internal Communications: Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth financial operations.
  • Cost Proposals/Customer Quote Preparation: Work with Executives to prepare, iterate, and manage quotes/cost proposals for clients, including detailed estimates for labor and manufacturing costs.
  • Compliance: Ensure all financial practices comply with California law and company policies.
  • Assist with the monthly closing process by reviewing and reconciling payroll-related general ledger accounts as needed

Qualifications:

  • Experience: Minimum 3 years of bookkeeping experience, with a strong preference for experience in a startup environment.
  • Proficiency: Solid understanding of payroll fundamentals, expertise with MS Excel and Google Sheets. Advanced QuickBooks skills are a must.
  • Attention to Detail: Exceptional accuracy in managing financial data. Meticulous attention to detail and excellent organization and time-management skills.
  • Communication Skills: Strong ability to communicate clearly and effectively with team members, vendors, and clients.
  • Flexibility: Ability to adapt to changing needs and handle multiple tasks with ease.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Proposal Experience: Familiarity with preparing client quotes and cost proposals, particularly in pulling together information for labor, project hours, and manufacturing costs.
  • Familiarity with Billable Hours: Experience managing and billing hours per project and per client.

Work Environment:
Optopax offers a collaborative and collegial work environment. We encourage our team members to take initiative, solve problems creatively, and communicate openly. For this role, work can be done remotely or at the Optopax office. 

Equal Opportunity Employer:
We believe that building a diverse team at Optopax helps us amplify our individual talents. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment where good ideas are free to come from anyone. We are proud to celebrate diversity and all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, national origin, or any other status protected by law.

How to Apply:
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter explaining your experience with QuickBooks and why you're a great fit for this role.

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