About Eightx
We provide Fractional CFO and Bookkeeping services for fast-growing eCommerce Brands and Agencies from Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom with one goal in mind:To help eCommerce business owners scale their businesses with more cash and less stress.This requires a broad range of skills including financial modeling, risk management, understanding of US/Canadian GAAP, financing, audit, investor relations, and more.We are small but growing fast which means you will get the chance to specialize and grow into future roles.Lastly, as you might expect of a finance company, we work really hard when we need to, but we don't work hard just for the sake of it. We don't miss our kids' concerts, we work out during the day and we usually sign off early on Fridays.
About The Position
You're an Elite and Experienced Accountant and Bookkeeper that's passionate about having a real impact on people's lives. The work you do helps people truly unplug on vacation, have more time with their kids and get back to enjoying running their businesses.You will be assisting a portfolio of clients around the world with closing their month end financials, categorizing expenses, reconciling bank accounts and understanding their financials. You will close client books two - ten business days from month end, accurately and efficiently. You will be working in a wide range of tech/software platforms including Netsuite, Shopify, Quickbooks Online, Xero, Hubdoc, Dext, Google Sheets, Google Docs, Glew.io, Amazon Seller/Vendor, Rippling, Gusto and more.What you will doTime ZoneYou will need to work from 10am-6pm EST (to adjust if there are client or team meetings).Month End Close. You will close client books' two to ten business days after month end. You will maintain proper working papers for fixed assets, loans, prepaids and other accrual accounts. You will make assumptions and estimates without all necessary information. You will post accruals that should cover missing, but expected, expenses.Bookkeeping (the foundation of all financial excellence). You will do weekly bookkeeping for your clients. You will use rules to auto-categorize as much as possible. You will use Hubdoc or Dext to attach receipts to transactions. You will create or adjust charts of accounts to match our internal systems and client needs. You will do payroll for Canadian or United States clients. You will handle all bookkeeping needs for your clientsComplianceYou will use ensure clients stay up to date with all regulatory filings (sales tax, payroll, corporate, etc)ReportingYou will prepare weekly flash reports to send to your clients
Requirements
You were an auditor in a public practice roleYou have a solid understanding of US or Canadian GAAPYou're self-motivatedYou can use independent judgment, problem-solve, be creative and answer questionsYou're comfortable adapting to change in a fast-paced and dynamic environmentYou have outstanding interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skillsYou handle ambiguity well and you take mistakes in stride (they are opportunities to learn)Your experience and educationYou have 3+ years experience in a bookkeeping roleYou have 2+ years experience in an auditing roleYou have a Bachelor's Degree (or Masters)You're a CPA or CA (Philippines, US, Canada, England, etc)
How To Apply
Submit your resume and a short video in your application. Answer these questions:
- Why are you interested in this position?
- What do you know about our company?
- What is your ideal work environment?
- What are your strengths?
- Where do you see yourself in five years?
For your video:
- Make it maximum three minutes
Applications without a video will be ignored.
The Application Process
- Application with video
- Short workstyle assessment (15mins)
- 15 minute Interview
- Final Interview
- Offer
Benefits
What you will get in return
- Full-time, competitive salary (commensurate with experience and education)
- Remote work
- 20 days of PTO and all National Holidays
- Company-wide shut off during the week between Christmas and New Year's
