Accountant

Petite Plume; Carpinteria (CA); Remote; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Ein aufstrebendes Unternehmen im Bereich Luxus-Schlafmode sucht einen detailorientierten Teilzeitbuchhalter. In dieser spannenden Rolle werden Sie für die Verwaltung der täglichen finanziellen Abläufe verantwortlich sein und eng mit dem Finanzmanager zusammenarbeiten. Ihre Aufgaben umfassen die Buchführung, das Abstimmen von Konten und die Unterstützung bei der Umsatzsteuerverarbeitung. Wenn Sie eine Leidenschaft für Zahlen haben und in einem dynamischen, wachsenden Umfeld arbeiten möchten, ist dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie. Treten Sie einem engagierten Team bei, das Wert auf Innovation und Zusammenarbeit legt.

Qualifications

• 3-5 Jahre Erfahrung in Buchhaltung oder Finanzoperationen.
• Starke Kenntnisse in QuickBooks Online und Excel.

Responsibilities

• Verwalten der Buchhaltung und Finanztransaktionen.
• Durchführen von Bank- und Kreditkartenabstimmungen.

Skills

Buchhaltung

QuickBooks Online

Excel

Google Workspace

E-Commerce-Erfahrung

GAAP-Kenntnisse

Detailorientierung

Zeitmanagement

Inventarbuchhaltung

Shopify

Education

Associate's oder Bachelor's in Buchhaltung

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Shopify

Concur

Bill.com

Avalara

Job description

Petite Plume is a rapidly growing luxury sleepwear brand, available in over 600 retailers, including Neiman Marcus, Maisonette, and Nordstrom, alongside a thriving direct-to-consumer business. Since day one, we have been a profitable company, driven by a passion for timeless design, exceptional quality, and the thoughtful details that elevate everyday moments. We are committed to empowering our team, fostering growth, and cultivating opportunities that inspire. If you're seeking a dynamic environment where hard work is recognized, relationships are valued, and innovation is encouraged, we would love to connect with you.

Position Overview

The Part-Time Accountant will play a key role in maintaining the financial health of Petite Plume by ensuring that day-to-day financial operations run smoothly and efficiently. Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, this individual will manage general bookkeeping duties, reconcile accounts, track financial transactions, and help streamline processes as we scale. This is a part-time (20 hours per week) remote role, ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and passionate about working within a fast-paced, growing business.

ROLE OBJECTIVE :

Support our finance function with accurate, timely, and insightful financial management.

What you will do

Accounts Payable and Receivable

• Record and categorize all incoming and outgoing transactions in QuickBooks
• Manage A / P entries
• Monitor and follow up on outstanding receivables
• Match purchase orders to invoices and resolve discrepancies
• Prepare and issue customer invoices for wholesale accounts

Banking and Reconciliations

• Perform weekly and monthly bank and credit card reconciliations
• Reconcile third-party platforms such as Shopify
• Track and verify incoming deposits from multiple channels (DTC, wholesale, marketplaces)

Sales Tax and Compliance

• Work with Avalara on sales tax processing and tax notices.

Reporting and Month-End Close

• Assist with monthly close procedures as assigned.

Other Responsibilities

• Communicate proactively with team members regarding finance-related questions and issues
• Support finance team as needed.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS :

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in bookkeeping, accounting, or financial operations
• Strong proficiency with QuickBooks Online, Excel, and Google Workspace
• Prior experience in e-commerce, retail, or consumer goods strongly preferred
• Solid understanding of GAAP, bookkeeping practices, and financial statements
• Highly detail-oriented and able to manage multiple tasks with precision
• Self-starter with excellent time management and organizational skills
• Experience with inventory accounting and COGS tracking is a plus
• Knowledge of Shopify, Concur, Bill.com and Avalara a plus
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred

PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES :

• Business sense - has a strong business sense and can decipher priorities and make sound judgment calls when needed.
• Commitment to excellence - perform duties at the highest level possible on a consistent basis.
• Excellent communicator - able to interact with people of all levels in a confident, professional manner.
• Team player - have team-oriented experience and approach.
• Service focus - dedicated to meeting the expectations of the CEO and other senior executives by maintaining effective relationships with interested parties.
• Demonstrate ability and temperament to work with sensitive information.
• Ability to think outside of the box with a sense of urgency.