Bookkeeper and Backoffice

The Bookkeeper / Junior Accountant will be responsible for maintaining accurate accounting records supporting month-end close activities and preparing documentation for our CPA firm to finalize financial statements. This individual will also assist with compliance reporting to regulatory agencies including CPUC (California Public Utilities Commission) and FCC (Federal Communications Commission).

This role requires a balance of strong accounting fundamentals familiarity with telecom/VAR operations and the ability to coordinate efficiently across internal and external teams.

Key Responsibilities

1. Accounting & Month-End Close

• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts with a focus on accuracy and completeness.
• Post journal entries for accruals prepaids and adjustments as needed.
• Reconcile all bank and key balance sheet accounts monthly.
• Own manage and enforce company employee expense policy
• Prepare and organize financial data and supporting schedules for submission to the CPA firm to expedite month-end closings.
• Assist in preparing internal management reports and variance analyses.

2. Financial Reporting & Regulatory Compliance

• Support monthly quarterly and annual reporting requirements for CPUC and FCC including revenue classification line counts and service data.
• Maintain detailed records and documentation for audits or regulatory reviews.
• Collaborate with the regulatory consulting firm to ensure timely and accurate filings.
• Assist in monitoring compliance deadlines and maintaining audit trails for submissions.
• Help prepare supporting documentation and reconciliations for tax filings and independent reviews.

3. Accounts Payable (A/P)

• Process and code vendor invoices and ensure accurate expense or COGS allocation.
• Match purchase orders bills and receipts for hardware licenses and services.
• Reconcile vendor statements process payments and resolve discrepancies.

4. Accounts Receivable (A/R)

• Generate invoices for projects recurring UCaaS subscriptions and carrier services.
• Reconcile deferred revenue unbilled revenue and customer balances.
• Monitor collections and communicate with clients on outstanding balances as needed.

5. Project & Cost Accounting

• Support accurate project-level cost tracking and profitability reporting.
• Work with project managers to align revenue recognition with delivery milestones.
• Assist in reconciling inventory usage and COGS from integrated tools (e.g. Sortly Dynamics or PSA systems).

6. Collaboration & Communication

• Serve as the primary internal contact for accounting data requests from the CPA firm and regulatory compliance consultants.
• Maintain clear documentation of financial workflows ensuring transparency and consistency.
• Work collaboratively with leadership operations and sales teams to ensure alignment between accounting and operational data.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Associates or Bachelors degree in accounting Finance or related field preferred.
• Experience:
  • 35 years of hands-on accounting or bookkeeping experience.
  • Strong proficiency with QuickBooks Online (QBO) including class tracking project/job costing and reconciliations.
  • Experience in telecom UCaaS IT services or VAR environment required.
• Technical Skills:
  • Intermediate to advanced Excel (formulas pivot tables lookups).
  • Familiarity with inventory billing or PSA tools (e.g. Sortly ConnectWise MS Dynamics etc.).
  • Knowledge of CPUC/FCC reporting requirements or willingness to learn quickly.
  • Strong understanding of GAAP and cost accounting principles.
• Soft Skills:
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
  • Clear written and verbal communication.
  • Proactive and resourceful problem-solving approach.

Qualifications :

• Prior experience preparing supporting documentation for CPUC and/or FCC regulatory filings.
• Understanding telecom service classifications carrier billing and revenue segmentation.
• Experience supporting CPA firms during month-end close audit preparation or financial compilation.
• Exposure to system integrations between QBO and operational tools (CRM inventory procurement or project tracking).

Organized meticulous and consistent review your own work before delivery
 

Additional Information :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time