Freelance Bookkeeper Job Description

(as of March 7, 2024)

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and reliable freelance bookkeeper to join our team at Dancing Panda. The bookkeeper will be responsible for assisting with financial record-keeping, reconciliations, and ensuring accurate financial reporting quarterly.

About Dancing Panda:

Dancing Panda sends text messages to parents, families, and caregivers with age-appropriate, convenient, and fun learning activities that families can do together. Activities can be completed in 5 or 10 minutes, require few or no materials, and complement the learning in today's classrooms. Please check out our website www.dancingpanda.com for more information.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Support Founder & CEO: Dancing Panda’s Founder & CEO will be doing quarterly bank statement reconciliation, recording/reconciling transactions, and creating quarterly financial reports. Looking for support to ensure accuracy and completeness. 

  • Budgeting and Forecasting: Assist in the development of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts by providing accurate financial data and insights, contributing to informed decision-making processes.

  • Compliance and Regulation: Stay up-to-date with relevant accounting standards, regulations, and best practices to ensure compliance and mitigate financial and tax risks for the company.

  • Cross-functional Collaboration: Work collaboratively and communicate effectively with internal teams to address financial inquiries, resolve issues, and support overall organizational goals.

Qualifications, Skills, and Knowledge Requirements

  • A commitment to Dancing Panda’s mission and vision. 

  • At least 3-5 years of experience as a bookkeeper or similar role.

  • Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel. Experience with wave apps is a plus.

  • Strong understanding of basic accounting principles.

  • Strong communication skills, both oral and written.

  • Must be a self-starter, able to work proactively, independently, and meet deadlines.

  • Entrepreneurial mindset and/or experience with startups.

  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.Pay is negotiable, depending on experience. Remote and flexible working hours. 

Pay is negotiable, depending on experience. Remote and flexible working hours. 

To be considered, interested applicants should send an email with their resume including their LinkedIn profile URL, a cover letter explaining why they are interested in the role, and their preferred pronouns with the subject line “Freelance Bookkeeper”  to Hello@DancingPandaPal.com.

Dancing Panda is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds.