AccountantLocation: In-Person | Austin, TX Type: Full-TimeYou + 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 RocksAt 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 SucceedRequired Skills & Experience3+ years of bookkeeping experience - not only AR/AP but full cycle bookkeepingFull books reconciliation - entire company, not a sole departmentHigh volume processing experienceHands-on experience with QuickBooks (Online or Desktop), Xero, Zoho Books, Wave, FreshBooks, or similarTop-notch written & verbal communication skillsA commitment to confidentiality and integrityMaster multitasker who can prioritize like a proSolid grasp of accounting and corporate finance principlesSharp eye for details (you spot the $0.02 discrepancy no one else does)You enjoy leveling up—continuous learning is your thingYou notice data patterns like Sherlock Holmes notices cluesBonus Points (Nice to Haves)2+ years of accounting1+ year analysis/budgetingBachelor's degree in accountingExperience with financial forecasting and statistical analysisWhat You'll Be Responsible ForClosing the books with 95%+ accuracy at least 3 days before each monthly financials meetingExecuting accounting tasks on time, every timeOffering strategic financial insights that influence key decisionsHandling corporate and personal transactions efficientlyOwning the CEO's personal financial management (yep, it's a big deal!)Collaborating with team members like a financial rockstarThinking analytically and solving problems with precisionCommunicating clearly and confidently, internally and externallyTools of the TradeYou should be comfortable navigating:QuickBooks (Online or Desktop), Xero, Zoho Books, Wave, FreshBooks (or a similar accounting platform)Google Sheets + ExcelRippling, Asana, Slack, HubSpotYour ImpactYou 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.Ready to use your accounting superpowers for a company on a mission?
Apply now and let's crunch numbers that actually matter.