Accounting Bookkeeper
Soofa, United States

Soofa is the neighborhood news feed that connects a community with screens everyone can see and anyone can use. We're a woman-founded MIT startup with a mission to make cities smart, social, and sustainable.

We are looking for an experienced part-time Bookkeeper/ Accountant to keep our books clean and our clients happy. You will be responsible for maintaining accurate books on accounts payable and receivable, and daily financial entries and reconciliations. You may also be entrusted to perform daily accounting tasks such as monthly financial reporting, general ledger entries, and record payments and adjustments. Our ideal candidate is looking for a part time role and has experience with start-up culture. You will be one of our friendly faces of billing at Soofa, invoicing and leading collections with a human touch.

Candidates from underrepresented communities are especially encouraged to apply. Remote applicants (U.S.-based only) welcome. Please note this is a contract position.

Soofa is for people with a shared stake in a special place. Learn more about Soofa's culture here.

• Manage accounts payable and receivable
• Invoice customers
• Work with third-party CPA to ensure spotless Quickbooks and accurate reporting
• Plan and track annual/quarterly budgets
• Assist with onboarding new employees and contractors to Gusto
• Assist with keeping Soofa compliant with local, state, and federal guidelines for Soofa's distributed workforce
• Assist our clients with certificate of insurance requests

Requirements

Qualifications

• 2-3+ years' experience as billing coordinator, AP/AR specialist, or similar position
• Expertise in Excel, Quickbooks, and Google Suite
• Up-to-date with accounting guidelines and regulations

Candidate Characteristics

• Insane attention to detail; you have many safeguards that protect you from dropping the ball
• Ability to effectively communicate and report on financial info to colleagues, clients, and company Leadership
• Self-starter
• Quick-learner

Bonus Points For

• Startup experience

Benefits

• Best of both worlds: Soofa’s Cambridge HQ is open, safe, and compliant for anyone who wants to use it; or, work from anywhere
• Free short- and long-term disability and life insurance
• Generous healthcare, dental, and vision plans
• Paid family time and parental leave
• Flexible PTO
• Dog-friendly office
• Virtual and in-person team events
• Company culture focused on talent development and caring personally

Soofa is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Soofa is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment.

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