Accounting & Operations Assistant

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Solid understanding of basic accounting and bookkeeping principles
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and reconciliation
• Reliable, self-directed, and responsive, with strong written English
• QuickBooks Online and/or Shopify experience highly desired
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, formatting, and pivot tables
• Comfortable preparing clear reports and presentations (PowerPoint a plus)
• Based in Latin America and available for significant overlap with U.S. business hours
• Prior remote or contract experience a plus

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Perform monthly bank and account reconciliations
• Enter vendor invoices
• Review monthly sales tax reports and correct errors before submission
• Perform regular reconciliations of the financials and investigate and resolve discrepancies
• Prepare monthly sales commissions reports from Shopify / QBO
• Enter A/R deposits and reconcile to transactions
• Assist with A/R collections from customers
• Assist with payroll entries
• Help prepare inventory reports and cash flow forecasts

• Handle a limited number of international order and shipment issues
• Take on recurring, one-off operational tasks to free up CFO's time
• Prepare presentations and reporting materials as needed (PowerPoint proficiency a plus)

• Prepare basic weekly and monthly reports and dashboards on U.S. and international sales
• Assist with the annual budget and ongoing variance analysis
• Help maintain simple financial models and reporting tools

ENGAGEMENT & RATE

• Full-time, ongoing engagement (40 hours per week)
• Hourly, paid as an independent contractor
• Target rate of $15 to $22 per hour, based on experience