Bookkeeping Analyst

Job Description About the Role: We're looking for someone who can do two jobs well: keep the books clean and make the numbers meaningful. You'll own the day-to-day bookkeeping and month-end close for our company and several portfolio/client companies. Beyond maintaining accurate financial records, you'll also turn financial data into clear reports, budgets, and forecasts that help leadership make informed business decisions. This is a hands-on, full-charge role for someone who is both an organized bookkeeper and a strong financial analyst. You'll be responsible for multiple entities, so attention to detail, process discipline, and the ability to manage multiple priorities are essential. Key Responsibilities: Bookkeeping & Month-End Close Own day-to-day bookkeeping across multiple entities. Categorize transactions and maintain accurate charts of accounts. Keep the general ledger clean and up to date. Perform month-end close, including: Bank reconciliations Credit card reconciliations Balance sheet reconciliations Accruals and adjusting journal entries Manage Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR): Process vendor bills Run payments Issue customer invoices Monitor collections Maintain organized financial records that are audit-ready. Coordinate with external CPAs and tax preparers during year-end reporting. Manage and integrate financial systems to streamline the close process, including: QuickBooks Ramp Rho Other financial management tools Financial Reporting & Analysis Prepare accurate monthly financial statements, including: Profit & Loss (P&L) Balance Sheet Cash Flow Statement Build and maintain KPI dashboards and management reports. Perform monthly variance analysis by: Comparing actual results against budget Comparing current results to prior periods Explaining the reasons behind variances Prepare clear financial summaries and insights for founders and stakeholders. Budgeting & Forecasting Develop and maintain annual operating budgets. Prepare rolling cash flow forecasts. Build and maintain financial models to support planning and scenario analysis. Identify financial risks and opportunities early, including: Cash flow concerns Margin fluctuations Spending trends Tools you will use: QuickBooks / Xero / GoodDay – General ledger and bookkeeping Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets – Financial modeling, reporting, and analysis Ramp, Rho, or similar platforms – Accounts payable, expense management, and corporate cards Requirements Required: 3–6 years of full-charge bookkeeping and/or accounting experience. Experience supporting multiple companies or entities is highly preferred. Strong understanding of: Accrual accounting General ledger maintenance Account reconciliations Month-end close Strong analytical skills with experience in: Budget preparation Forecasting Financial modeling Variance analysis Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets, including building financial models from scratch. Hands-on experience with QuickBooks Online. Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail. Self-motivated with the ability to manage deadlines independently. Strong written English communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a remote environment. Nice to Have: Experience supporting startups, agencies, or multiple small businesses. Experience using Bill.com, Ramp, Rho, or similar AP and expense management platforms. Exposure to payroll processing. Experience coordinating with external tax preparers and accountants. Accounting certification or equivalent practical experience.