Senior Bookkeeper

Are you ready to bring your bookkeeping expertise to a company that values integrity, transparency, and the pursuit of excellence? At Sojourney, we’re looking for an Experienced Bookkeeper who’s ready to take ownership of our financial records and play a critical role in our growth.

In this role, you’ll manage day-to-day bookkeeping tasks, including payroll, accounts payable, and financial record maintenance, while identifying opportunities to optimize processes and drive efficiency. You’ll work closely with leadership and cross-functional teams, bringing a meticulous eye and collaborative spirit to ensure accurate and smooth financial operations that fuel our momentum.

If you’re excited to join a company growing at rocket speed and want to help shape a business that’s unlike any other, we’d love to hear from you.
Role:
Financial Operations & Accounting:

Payroll Management: Process and manage payroll for all employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with tax regulations. Work closely with HR to ensure timely and accurate benefit deductions, bonuses, and any other employee-related financial transactions.

Accounts Payable: Oversee the accounts payable process, ensuring timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices, employee reimbursements, and other company expenses. Reconcile accounts and maintain vendor relationships to ensure smooth payments and accounting records.

Sales Data Analysis: Collaborate with the sales and marketing teams to analyze revenue data, sales performance, and customer acquisition metrics. Use data insights to inform financial reporting, forecasting, and budgeting decisions.

Monthly & Year-End Closing: Lead month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial statements. Review general ledger entries, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues promptly.

Financial Reporting: Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and variance analysis. Provide insights on key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial health of the company.
Bank Reconciliations & Cash Flow Management: Oversee bank account reconciliations, ensuring that all transactions are accurately recorded and discrepancies are resolved. Manage cash flow and help ensure sufficient liquidity for business operations.

Administrative Support:

Support the preparation of presentations, reports, and other materials for both internal and external meetings.
Tasks:
Daily Tasks:

Process and manage invoices for cleaners and maintenance services.
Perform RC (Reservation Confirmation) checks to verify booking details.
Prepare and maintain monthly unit reports for verified bookings.
Manage and process bill payments efficiently.

Weekly Tasks:

Compile and process invoices from cleaners.
Update and manage the supplies board to track inventory and orders.
Reconcile all purchases for our portfolio in QuickBooks.
Review and update the reservation board to ensure all bookings are accurately tracked.
Generate the revenue goal report to monitor financial targets.

Bi-Monthly Tasks:

Prepare client invoices for internal cleaning services.

Monthly Tasks:

Process rent payments for all properties.
Finalize and submit monthly unit reports.
Review SWJ invoices and organize relevant files.
Prepare and issue client invoices.
Process and reconcile BDC invoices.

Quarterly Tasks:

Prepare company refund and loss reports, including an analysis of total damages versus payouts.
Calculate and report profit or loss for the quarter.
Track and process a $0.49 fee per transaction for bill reconciliation (minimum of quarterly transactions per client).
Assign Wi-Fi bill charges to clients
Requirements:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. CPA or other relevant certifications are a plus.

Experience: 5+ years of experience in accounting, financial operations, or related roles, with at least 2 years in a senior accounting position. Experience in SaaS or a startup environment is highly preferred.

Financial Operations Expertise: Strong knowledge of payroll processing, accounts payable, and financial operations in a fast-paced business environment.

Analytical Skills: Proven experience in analyzing sales data and using financial analysis to drive business decisions.

Software Proficiency: Proficiency in accounting software (QBO/Paychex/BILL), Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, v-lookups), and familiarity with CRM and sales platforms (e.g., Monday.com, Asana, Trello).

Attention to Detail: Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.

Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with both finance and non-finance teams.

Problem-solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to addressing challenges.

Startup Mindset: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth startup environment, balancing multiple priorities and adapting to changing business needs.
Results

Maintains knowledge and awareness across the finance department

Maintains Accounting records and manages other finance team members in entering journal entries.

Prepares the Financial statements are complete and delivered in a timely manner to the Executive Team

Finance department operates in an accurate, efficient and professional manner

Accounts Payable/Receivable/Payroll are paid in a timely manner

All projects/activities are managed

All transactions are fully understood for accurate recording

All other projects as assigned are completed by the due date or in a timely manner if no date is given


Benefits

Competitive Salary
PTO for Eligible Team Members
Professional Growth
13th month pay for Eligible Team Members