We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join our team. The primary goal of this position is to uplevel our company's financial best practices, enhance cash flow visibility, streamline expense tracking, and identify opportunities to improve company profitability. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a keen eye for detail, and excellent communication abilities.
BluShark prides itself on being an agency that puts its clients first. We are dedicated to developing innovative, practical, and successful Search Engine Optimization solutions for businesses, no matter their size or practice. Located in the heart of Washington, D.C., we work to help businesses stand out online and we bring more than just leads – we bring results. In this position you will be responsible for reconciling expenses, updating financial dashboards, managing accounts receivable and accounts payable processes, preparing payroll, coordinating client invoicing, and managing end-of-month bookkeeping tasks.Responsibilities:
- Reconcile expenses on a daily basis to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Update and maintain financial dashboards to provide real-time visibility into cash flow and expenses.
- Manage Virtual Assistant who currently aids the AR/AP processes efficiently, ensuring timely payments and collections.
- Supervise and provide guidance to a virtual assistant responsible for daily AP/AR tasks.
- Prepare payroll accurately and in compliance with applicable regulations.
- Coordinate client invoicing to ensure prompt and accurate billing.
- Manage end-of-month bookkeeping tasks, including reconciliations and closing processes.
- Prepare comprehensive financial reports and statements for management review.
- Collaborate with department heads, sharing insights on expenses to help them stay on track with budget goals.
- Work closely with the fractional CFO to identify opportunities for improving profit margins and implementing financial best practices.
Soft Skills:
- Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with team members, clients, and vendors.
- Strong management abilities to efficiently oversee people, time, and resources.
- Keen attention to detail to ensure accuracy in financial records and reports.
- Ownership mentality, taking responsibility for tasks and proactively seeking solutions.
Software Proficiency:
- QuickBooks for various accounting tasks, including data entry, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
- Google Sheets
- ADP WorkforceNow (a plus, not required)
We pride ourselves on tailoring our positions to fit the unique abilities of each team member for our clients. If you are a dedicated and results-driven professional with a passion for improving financial practices, we encourage you to apply for this position.In our hiring process, each resume will be reviewed by our recruiting team. Selected candidates will participate in a quick, 15-minute phone interview, which is a great chance to make a positive first impression. We expect you will research a little about who we are and what we do prior to your phone interview.
Candidates will be further reviewed, and top applicants will be invited for an interview. The final candidates will be invited back for a shadow, offering insight into the position’s day to day responsibilities.Our process takes a great deal of time for us, and we ask you to dedicate yours as well. BluShark is devoted to recruiting talented team members who can grow in their positions and flourish within the firm by displaying a dedication to high performance, self-discipline, and motivation to gain more responsibility.At BluShark Digital, we believe our core values of innovation, collaboration, and a focus on our greater community help us reach our goals and guide us in the right direction.
Our employees begin with a 90-day probationary period and are offered health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), paid holiday/sick/vacation days. BluShark Digital is committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Each individual has the right to work in a professional atmosphere that promotes equal employment opportunities and prohibits unlawful discriminatory practices, including harassment. BluShark Digital provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
