Accountant (Austin, TX - In Office)

selfpublishing.com; Austin (TX); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

selfpublishing.com seeks an Accountant in Austin, TX, to manage full-cycle bookkeeping, AR/AP, and reconciliation. You will be the CEO’s right hand, handling personal finances with integrity while maintaining a secure, scalable financial system.

The role is in-person full-time with a salary range of $55,000 to $75,000 annually, depending on experience. If you love accuracy and strategic financial thinking, apply now.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Bookkeeping experience including AR/AP and full cycle bookkeeping.
• Experience with high-volume processing and reconciliation.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks, Xero, Zoho Books, Wave or similar.
• Strong written and verbal communication and high confidentiality.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize with strong attention to detail.
• Solid understanding of accounting and corporate finance principles.
• Able to identify small discrepancies and patterns in data.

Responsabilités

• Close the books with 95%+ accuracy at least 3 days before monthly financials meeting.
• Execute accounting tasks on time and accurately.
• Provide strategic financial insights for key decisions.

Connaissances

Bookkeeping

AR/AP

Full cycle

QuickBooks

Xero

Zoho Books

Communication

Confidentiality

Multitasking

Accounting principles

Data analysis

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Outils

QuickBooks

Xero

Zoho Books

Wave

FreshBooks

Google Sheets

Excel

Rippling

Asana

Slack

HubSpot

Description du poste

At selfpublishing.com, we empower purpose-driven individuals to achieve their goals through writing and publishing books. Founded in 2015 by Chandler Bolt, our mission is to help 100,000 people publish a book by 2035.

We offer a comprehensive suite of services, including online education, group and individual coaching, accountability, and done-for-you services. Our programs are designed to guide authors through every step of the publishing journey, from idea to bestseller.

With a community of over 250,000 members across 91+ countries, we've helped more than 7,500 authors publish their books.

Our team is passionate about transforming the publishing industry and empowering authors to build successful careers and businesses via self-publishing.

Accountant

Location: In-Person | Austin, TX

Type: Full-Time

You + Numbers = Magic.

Salary - $55,000 to $75,000 per year (final amount will be dependent on experience)

If spreadsheets make your heart skip a beat and reconciling books is your version of a puzzle-solving adventure, we’ve got a seat with your name on it.

We’re on the hunt for a detail-loving, strategic-minded, confidentiality-honoring Accountant to help us keep our financial house (and our CEO’s) running like a well-oiled machine. This isn’t your average number-crunching gig - this role plays a big part in helping us make smart, strategic moves as a company and ensures our founder’s personal finances are just as on-point as our balance sheet.

Why This Role Rocks

At selfpublishing.com, we’re on a mission to help 100,000 people publish a book by 2035 - and it all starts with making sure our business is financially rock solid. You’ll be at the heart of that mission, bringing clarity to our financial data, and insights to our leadership.

You’ll also be a trusted right-hand to our CEO, helping manage and streamline his personal finances with excellence, integrity, and top-tier confidentiality.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

Required Skills & Experience

• 3+ years of Bookkeeping experience -
• Not only AR/AP but Full Cycle Bookkeeping
• Full Books Reconciliation
• Entire company, not a sole department.
• High volume processing experience
• Hands-on experience with QuickBooks (Online or Desktop), Xero, Zoho Books, Wave, FreshBooks, or similar
• Top-notch written & verbal communication skills
• A commitment to confidentiality and integrity
• Master multitasker who can prioritize like a pro
• Solid grasp of accounting and corporate finance principles
• Sharp eye for details (you spot the $0.02 discrepancy no one else does)
• You enjoy leveling up - continuous learning is your thing
• You notice data patterns like Sherlock Holmes notices clues

Bonus Points (Nice to Haves)

• 2+ years of Accounting
• 1+ year analysis/budgeting
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• Experience with financial forecasting and statistical analysis

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Closing the books with 95%+ accuracy at least 3 days before each monthly Financials Meeting
• Executing accounting tasks on time, every time
• Offering strategic financial insights that influence key decisions
• Handling corporate and personal transactions efficiently
• Owning the CEO’s personal financial management (yep, it’s a big deal!)
• Collaborating with team members like a financial rockstar
• Thinking analytically and solving problems with precision
• Communicating clearly and confidently, internally and externally

Tools of the Trade

You Should Be Comfortable Navigating

• QuickBooks (Online or Desktop), Xero, Zoho Books, Wave, FreshBooks (or a similar accounting platform)
• Google Sheets + Excel
• Rippling, Asana, Slack, HubSpot

Your Impact

You won’t just be “doing the books.” You’ll be helping fuel our mission to help thousands of authors succeed, while building a rock-solid foundation for our company’s growth - and giving our CEO peace of mind in the process.

55,000 - 75,000 USD per year(Westlake Office)