Bookkeeping Assistant

About Us: 

Breakwater Accounting & Advisory provides outsourced bookkeeping and accounting services to businesses and nonprofit organizations across the U.S. We embrace technology to work smarter, not harder, and aim to deliver value-added service to every client. We are a Woman-Lead company, rated a Top Workplace by the Delaware News Journal for four years in a row and featured on the Inc 5000 list of fastest-growing companies.

Our Philosophy:

Great people first, technology-forward thinking second – with just the right combination.

At Breakwater, we offer a flexible, positive, and energetic workplace where teamwork and initiative are highly valued. Our culture thrives on positivity and a customer service-oriented focus. 

All of our team members are guided by Breakwater’s Core Principles. We are: proactive, positive, purposeful, protective, prepared, and principled.

The Role and Responsibilities:  

We are looking for a highly-motivated and talented Bookkeeping Assistant. The bookkeeper assistant in this role must be a natural problem-solver and a purposeful communicator. The ideal candidate also understands bookkeeping fundamentals, has exceptional client-facing communication skills, and thrives in a small business setting. In this role you will…

• Support the bookkeeping team by gathering and organizing financial documentation from clients
• Assist in populating and preparing data for upload into accounting systems (primarily QuickBooks Online, possibly Xero)
• Use your eye for detail to help ensure accuracy in reports, uploads, and documentation
• Export data, utilize tools, and help identify efficient ways to streamline recurring tasks
• Maintain proper digital records by uploading documentation and entering notes into accounting systems and internal files
• Collaborate with bookkeepers on tasks such as reconciliations, invoicing, and basic reporting support
• Communicate professionally with clients to request missing information or follow up on open items
• Stay curious and eager to learn, growing your skills across accounting platforms and tools

Who are You?

• You have bookkeeping knowledge, either through real-world experience or focused education
• You are excited to learn new technology and resourceful in coming up with solutions
• You pride yourself on being organized and detail oriented 
• You love helping people and being a part of a team that supports each other

What would we offer you?

• A base salary of $35,000-$40,000
• FIVE WEEKS of PTO on top of company-observed holidays
• Health, vision, and dental benefits
• We'll help you save for your golden years with a 401K company match
• A supportive, friendly, fun culture that fundamentally values its people