ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT
Home-based, sole proprietor accountant and financial advisor is looking for an Accounting Associate / Virtual Assistant to support him in performing any combination of following calculating, posting, and verifying duties to obtain financial data for use in maintaining accounting records. Associate will compile and sort client documents, such as invoices and checks, as well as substantiating business transactions. Associate may also type vouchers, invoices, checks, account statements, reports, and other records, using QuickBooks. Associate will reconcile bank statements and process a number of other financial applications (i.e. Brokerage account, life insurance, etc.
Requirements:
This position is very flexible in that work will be from home mostly but weekly client and in-person staff meetings will be required. Availability required will be 10-20 hours per week initially but must be willing to increase hours to 40 per week if requested.
College-level Coursework in Accounting; Experience in Tax Preparation; Proficiency with QuickBooks; Microsoft Office Suite and the Internet; Reliable Transportation; Laptop Computer with High-Speed Internet Access; Attention to Detail and Ability to Multi-Task; Verbal and Written Communication Skills; Superior Time Management Skills; Superior Interpersonal Skills; Initiative; Reliability
ACCOUNTING SERVICE SALES
Open also is a position for an Agent / Partner. This person would contact prospective clients in order to present information and explain available services; determine customers' financial services needs, and prepare proposals to sell services that address these needs; develop prospects from current commercial customers, referral leads, and sales and trade meetings; prepare forms or agreements to complete sales; sell services, such as accounting contracts, tax planning, investments, and payroll services; Make presentations on financial services to groups in order to attract new clients; Review business trends in order to advise clients regarding expected fluctuations.
Compensation:
This is a commission-only position with equity bonuses and a small base wage / expense account to cover transportation and supplies.
Requirements:
This position is ideal for someone who is him/herself a journeyman accountant like I am and sees the benefit of being a part of a team and joining forces; Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance; Experience in Tax Preparation; Sales Skills; Proficiency with QuickBooks; Microsoft Office Suite and the Internet; Reliable Transportation; Laptop Computer with High-Speed Internet Access; Attention to Detail and Ability to Multi-Task; Verbal and Written Communication Skills; Superior Time Management Skills; Superior Interpersonal Skills; Initiative; Reliability
- Location: Chicago
- Compensation: $8.00 per hour + bonuses
- Telecommuting is ok.
- This is a part-time job.
- This is a contract job.
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- Please, no phone calls about this job!
- Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.