This is a remote position.
Role Name: Finance Assistant
Schedule:
- 20 hours per week
- Monday to Friday Flexible during business hours
- Client Timezone: Australian business hours (Melbourne)
Client Overview
Join a cuttingedge construction technology company that s revolutionizing the industry with innovative facial recognition readers and badge solutions. This rapidly growing business operates internationally with a presence in the US UK and Europe. As they expand their global footprint they re seeking a detailoriented bookkeeper to help manage their complex financial landscape and support their continued growth.
Job Description
As a Bookkeeper for this dynamic construction technology firm you ll play a crucial role in maintaining financial accuracy across multiple international entities. You ll be at the forefront of managing stateoftheart accounting systems handling diverse financial tasks from invoicing cuttingedge hardware to reconciling transactions across borders. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain invaluable experience in international finance within the exciting realm of construction technology. You ll work remotely enjoying a flexible schedule while collaborating with a global team and contributing to the company s expansion in the US UK and European markets.
Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain accurate financial records using Xero for multiple entities across the US UK and Europe (but main preference is US).
- Process invoices for innovative hardware sales and ongoing project services ensuring timely and accurate billing
- Handle complex quarterly billing cycles including reconciliations and reporting
- Handle highly sensitive data and log ins.
- Prepare and submit US state activity statements and lodgments ensuring compliance with various state regulations
- Assist with payrollrelated tasks working with ADP to ensure smooth processing for the growing team
- Reconcile transactions across international entities maintaining a clear financial picture of the global operation
- Generate financial reports to support strategic decisionmaking and business growth
- Perform general administrative duties to support the finance function and maximize efficiency
Requirements
- Proven experience in US bookkeeping with a strong preference for technology or construction sector background
- Expertlevel proficiency in Xero accounting software
- Experience in handling highly sensitive data is a must.
- Strong knowledge of GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) and other relevant data privacy laws.
- Familiarity with common cybersecurity attacks and best practices.
- Indepth knowledge of US state tax requirements and lodgement processes
- Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks in a fastpaced environment
- Outstanding communication skills in English with the ability to explain complex financial concepts clearly
- Selfmotivated with the ability to work independently in a remote setting
- Flexibility to align with Australian business hours (early morning Philippines time)
- Associate s or Bachelor s degree in Accounting Finance or related field preferred
- Familiarity with international accounting practices and multicurrency transactions is a plus
- Ability to adapt quickly to new technologies and accounting systems
- Strong problemsolving skills and proactive approach to financial management
Independent Contractor Perks
- Permanent work from home
- Immediate hiring
- Steady freelance job
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