Bookkeeper & Financial Analyst (Part-time)

This role is open to candidates based in LATAM, Africa, and Eastern Europe. Please note that as this role supports U.S.-based clients, candidates must be available to work during U.S. business hours aligned with the client’s time zone. Our client is a growing security and technology-focused company providing remote monitoring, surveillance, and security solutions to organizations across a range of industries. The company combines experienced security professionals with technology and AI-driven solutions to improve monitoring, incident response, and operational efficiency. As the business continues to grow, the company is looking for a detail-oriented accounting professional who can take ownership of day-to-day bookkeeping while helping leadership improve financial visibility through budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, financial reporting, and analysis. Role Overview The Bookkeeper & Financial Analyst will manage day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting activities while supporting budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, cash flow management, and financial analysis. The role will be responsible for maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records, monitoring performance against budget, preparing financial reports, and helping leadership identify important trends, discrepancies, risks, and areas requiring attention. This is a hands-on and analytical role suited to someone who can maintain accurate books while also interpreting financial information and providing meaningful insights to leadership. Location Fully Remote | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST | Part-time | 20-hours a week. Key Responsibilities Bookkeeping & Accounting • Oversee bookkeeping activity completed by the company’s external bookkeeping provider. • Review QuickBooks and financial records for accuracy and identify discrepancies, incorrect categorization, or items requiring correction. • Perform regular bank and account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies. • Review transaction records, journal entries, and supporting documentation for accuracy and proper categorization. • Support cleanup and reconciliation of historical financial records as needed. • Monitor accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, and expense activity. • Identify issues or aging items requiring attention and provide leadership with visibility into their status. • Review financial obligations and related reports to ensure items are properly tracked and issues are identified early. Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Analysis • Maintain and update company budgets and financial tracking. • Monitor actual financial performance against budget and identify meaningful variances. • Develop and maintain cash flow forecasts and financial projections. • Analyze historical and current financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities. • Provide leadership with clear financial insights and recommendations. • Help leadership understand the financial implications of business performance and spending. Financial Reporting • Prepare accurate financial reports and summaries for leadership. • Provide clear budget-to-actual and financial performance reporting. • Ensure financial information is organized, reliable, and easy to understand. • Proactively identify and communicate discrepancies, trends, and financial issues requiring attention. • Help improve financial visibility and reporting processes as the company grows. AI & Process Improvement • Use ChatGPT, Claude, and other AI solutions to improve financial analysis, reporting, and accounting workflows. • Identify opportunities to streamline repetitive accounting processes. • Improve access to financial information. • Help develop more efficient financial workflows and reporting processes. Qualifications Experience • 5+ years of relevant bookkeeping, accounting, financial analysis, or accounting operations experience preferred. • Strong hands-on experience managing day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting activities. • Experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and financial analysis. • Experience independently identifying and investigating accounting discrepancies. • Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, and expense management. • Experience working independently and taking ownership of accounting responsibilities. • Experience supporting a growing business is a plus. Skills • Strong hands-on QuickBooks experience. • Strong Excel and/or Google Sheets skills. • Experience performing bank and account reconciliations. • Experience working with journal entries and general ledger management. • Experience with budget management and budget-to-actual tracking. • Experience developing and maintaining cash flow forecasts. • Strong financial reporting and financial analysis capabilities. • Experience managing accounts payable and accounts receivable. • Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial statements. • Ability to analyze financial information and identify meaningful variances and trends. • Ability to investigate discrepancies and understand their underlying causes. • Ability to communicate financial information and insights clearly to non-finance stakeholders. • Experience using AI tools such as ChatGPT or Claude for accounting, reporting, or financial analysis is strongly preferred. • Strong attention to detail, problem-solving, and follow-through. • Ability to independently take ownership of accounting responsibilities and confidential financial information. What Success Looks Like • QuickBooks and financial records are accurate, organized, and consistently up to date. • Bank and account reconciliations are completed regularly and discrepancies are addressed promptly. • Historical financial issues are identified and cleaned up as needed. • Leadership has a clear and reliable view of current financial performance. • Budgets, forecasts, and budget-to-actual tracking are