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Senior Bookkeeper / Accountant
Backcountry Journeys
Full-time
On-site
Colorado Springs, CO
$45,000 - $60,000 USD yearly
CANDIDATE MUST BE LOCATED WITHIN THE GREATER COLORADO SPRINGS, CO AREA
Is this you?
You are a financial & organization PRO!
We are looking for a senior level bookkeeper/accountant with QuickBooks experience to manage accounting duties and assist our management team for continued success. Primary responsibilities include: payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, timely and accurate month-end closing, financial statement preparation, management reporting, audits, fixed assets, sales tax and other accounting related duties. This position will work closely with the leadership team in an active role to influence financial and operational performance across the business. Success requires a financially minded, self-motivated individual with a can-do outlook to manage business opportunities in a fast paced environment.
You are committed to excellence and always game to learn new things. You are experienced, confident and ready to dive in headfirst and get results.
You’re confident in your ability to communicate with your team & our vendors and stay on top of lots of moving pieces.
If the above description doesn’t match you EXACTLY this is not the position for you!
However…if that is YOU and if you’re driven to work at a high-level, exciting company that sends people across the world on photography adventures….read on!
The Job:
This is a one person position who responsible for managing most aspects of the financial back-end of a small business. It’s your job to make sure vendors are paid on time & the books are balanced. AR/AP, Payroll as well as financial reporting.
It is challenging, rewarding & fun.
As a remote team we need someone who’s adaptable, dependable and able to work independently.
The schedule is 8am to 4pm Mountain Time. We are flexible with time-off however there will be evening & weekend field-line shifts occasionally where you are on-call. There will be last minute fires to put out & problems to solve.
But at the end of the day – it’s a super fun & rewarding position & you get to work from home!
You are a financial & organization PRO!
We are looking for a senior level bookkeeper/accountant with QuickBooks experience to manage accounting duties and assist our management team for continued success. Primary responsibilities include: payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, timely and accurate month-end closing, financial statement preparation, management reporting, audits, fixed assets, sales tax and other accounting related duties. This position will work closely with the leadership team in an active role to influence financial and operational performance across the business. Success requires a financially minded, self-motivated individual with a can-do outlook to manage business opportunities in a fast paced environment.
You are committed to excellence and always game to learn new things. You are experienced, confident and ready to dive in headfirst and get results.
You’re confident in your ability to communicate with your team & our vendors and stay on top of lots of moving pieces.
If the above description doesn’t match you EXACTLY this is not the position for you!
However…if that is YOU and if you’re driven to work at a high-level, exciting company that sends people across the world on photography adventures….read on!
The Job:
This is a one person position who responsible for managing most aspects of the financial back-end of a small business. It’s your job to make sure vendors are paid on time & the books are balanced. AR/AP, Payroll as well as financial reporting.
It is challenging, rewarding & fun.
As a remote team we need someone who’s adaptable, dependable and able to work independently.
The schedule is 8am to 4pm Mountain Time. We are flexible with time-off however there will be evening & weekend field-line shifts occasionally where you are on-call. There will be last minute fires to put out & problems to solve.
But at the end of the day – it’s a super fun & rewarding position & you get to work from home!
At our company, we believe that creating an inclusive culture is essential to our success. We understand that diverse perspectives and backgrounds bring fresh ideas and innovation, which is why we prioritize creating an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.
Us:
We’re Backcountry Journeys, an adventure travel company that brings our guest to amazing locations around the world. We’re a group of outdoor enthusiasts and photography nerds that love exploration & adventure. You’ll get to work with a fun, hard-working crew of like-minded people. Did we mention this is a remote position? Job done, mission accomplished? Go ski, climb or mountain bike after a hard days work. We are all about work-life-balance at BCJ. We work hard and we play hard!
Our purpose at Backcountry Journeys is connecting passionate people to exceptional experiences through our world-class landscape & wildlife photography tours, workshops & safaris.
If you + the job + us resonates with you, give us a call. We’re always looking for GREAT people to join our team.
Core Responsibilities
Us:
We’re Backcountry Journeys, an adventure travel company that brings our guest to amazing locations around the world. We’re a group of outdoor enthusiasts and photography nerds that love exploration & adventure. You’ll get to work with a fun, hard-working crew of like-minded people. Did we mention this is a remote position? Job done, mission accomplished? Go ski, climb or mountain bike after a hard days work. We are all about work-life-balance at BCJ. We work hard and we play hard!
Our purpose at Backcountry Journeys is connecting passionate people to exceptional experiences through our world-class landscape & wildlife photography tours, workshops & safaris.
If you + the job + us resonates with you, give us a call. We’re always looking for GREAT people to join our team.
Core Responsibilities
- Payroll
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Sales Tax
- Account Balances
- Monthly Close-out & Financial Reporting
- Employee Credential Management
- Financial reconciliation between internal systems and QuickBooks Online
- Expense report management and reconciliation
Skills
- Candidate must be located within the Greater Colorado Springs, CO area
- 3+ years experience working as a bookkeeper
- Strong knowledge of QuickBooks Online
- Quick learner to learn internal software for financial reconciliation
- Bachelors Degree Required
- Self-starting attitude, dependable, ability to manage your own time, start projects and take initiative
- Proven problem solver - ability to think ahead and juggle lots of projects without dropping the ball
- The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously — you get things done, meet deadlines and keep promises
- Insane attention to detail and high standards of organizational quality
- Positive attitude is a MUST, flexible, solution oriented, and excited to work with a diverse team
- Mature, coachable, and happy doing high-level projects as well as mundane tasks (there will be a mix of both!)
- Outstanding communication skills (both written and verbal)
Benefits
- Compensation Range $45,000 - $60,000. Competitive compensation based on experience with bonus potential
- Two Weeks Paid Time Off plus flexible schedule allowing for additional time off
- 10 paid holidays and 2 flex days
- Opportunities to join in on trips to see what we’re all about!
- Health Insurance Equivalent Payments after 90 days.
This is a remote work / home-based position. Please note that all candidates must have the following:
- Laptop or computer that is compatible with Microsoft and Adobe products
- Printer
- Reliable, high-speed Wi-Fi connection
- Quiet, dedicated workplace (sorry coffee shops, kitchens & living rooms won’t cut it)
Application Instructions:
If you’d like to be considered for this role please submit the application below along with:
If you’d like to be considered for this role please submit the application below along with:
- Cover letter and PDF of your resume
- A 3-minute video introduction telling us about yourself & why we want to interview you!
- Pre-Employment Assessment (you will be directed to our assessment once you submit your application below)
- Scroll down to complete the application
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