Overview of Position
SimulTrans seeks an accounting clerk to handle a wide range of tasks, requiring a very good knowledge of accounting, an excellent knowledge of QuickBooks, and a positive, “can do” attitude.
We seek a local candidate who has 2-10 years of accounting experience, takes direction well and can work independently.
To be considered for this position, you must have work permission and at least five years of accounting experience. You will be required to work at our pleasant office in Mountain View, part-time, Monday through Friday. This is not a remote position. You will be expected to work 20 to 30 hours per week, starting at 8 or 9 AM.
Overview of Company/Employer
SimulTrans, LLC is a foreign-language translation service provider, established in 1984, with U.S. offices in Mountain View and Boston, and international offices in Tokyo (Japan), Dublin (Ireland), Bonn (Germany), and Madrid (Spain). Most of our customers are large, international high-tech companies. The company is very stable and performs well financially.
Your Compensation
Your compensation will range from $24 to $32 per hour, depending on your relevant work experience and skills, as well as your demonstrated job stability. If you have more (or less) experience, you will be paid more (or less). In addition to your hourly wage, you will receive some benefits such as 401(K) matching, sick leave, paid time off and holiday pay.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Accounts Payable (AP)
Process and pay invoices from vendors.
Reconcile vendor statements and accounts.
Maintain accurate records of all AP transactions, including vendor’s W-9 form.
Ensure timely and accurate payments to avoid late fees or penalties.
Issue and file annual 1099 forms.
Accounts Receivable (AR)
Record customer invoices and payments.
Monitor customer payments and follow up on overdue accounts.
Reconcile customer accounts and resolve discrepancies.
Maintain accurate records of all AR transactions.
General Accounting
Prepare financial reports related to both AP and AR.
Reconcile bank and credit card accounts.
Assist with other accounting tasks as needed.
Administrative
Order office supplies for multiple facilities
Retrieve, scan, and distribute mail daily
Undertake ad hoc projects to support various departments
Run errands when needed
Keep office orderly and clean.
Position Requirements
- Excellent working knowledge of QuickBooks as well as Excel
- A few years of accounting experience (AP/AR, bank reconciliations)
- Ability to work at Mountain View office, Monday through Friday, starting around 8 or 9 AM
- Superior attention to detail and attentiveness
- Desire to take on a wide variety of projects
- Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and communicate well
Note that we might test your skill with QuickBooks and Excel. If you happen to know Buildium, that skill could be useful.
Application Process
Because compliance and carefulness are important aspects of accounting, please carefully review this posting and especially the "Application Process" below. Please send:
1) your resume as PDF, preferably with a cover letter explaining why you are qualified
2) your location from which you will be commuting
3) an email providing or detailing your:
3.1) telephone number
3.2) email address
3.3) compensation expectations
3.4) most important skills relevant to our requirements
3.5) your experience with QuickBooks
3.6) your earliest start date
If you appear qualified, we will reach out to you for a phone call; if you do well at our interviews, you will need to complete an application and undergo a background check.
For more information about SimulTrans, please visit https://www.simultrans.com.
We look forward to receiving your response!
