Location: 100% Remote (California Residents Only)
Reports to: First Mate of Ledgers aka Senior Bookkeeper
Job Type: Full-time (32 - 40 hours per week)
Pay: $18.50 - $21.00 per hour (DOE)
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm PST
Mission Statement:
At Tied Out Books, we’re a community of honest, proactive professionals dedicated to providing small business owners with trusted, reliable bookkeeping and lasting financial clarity. Our mission is to build genuine relationships through trust, transparency, and accuracy—taking a personalized, organic approach that starts at the root of each client’s financial goals. We take pride in managing the numbers so our clients can focus on their passion, knowing their books are always in balance.
Vision Statement:
Our vision is to revolutionize financial clarity and trust within the bookkeeping industry by setting a new standard for personalized, root-level support. We strive to build a community of small business owners who thrive with confidence, knowing their books are accurate, compliant, and always audit-ready—supported by a team grounded in integrity, precision, and partnership.
What we do:
At Tied Out Books, we partner directly with small business owners across Atascadero, Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo, and virtually throughout California to build strong financial foundations. Through our dedicated one-on-one approach, we take the time to understand each client’s goals from the ground up—creating bookkeeping and payroll systems that are accurate, compliant, and always audit-ready.
Our work goes beyond balancing numbers. We transform your books into a source of clarity and confidence, providing personalized support that empowers smarter decisions and sustainable growth. Guided by integrity, precision, and partnership, we help business owners feel secure in their finances—and free to focus on what they do best.
About the Role
We’re looking for a Quartermaster to join our team. This is a mid-level position where you’ll continue to build your skills as you gain clients and projects. You’re expected to be comfortable handling a variety of Accounts Receivable (A/R), Accounts Payable (A/P), Payroll, Month End, Sales Tax Preparation, Business Property Tax Preparation, Year End, and support other bookkeeping basics to assist the First Mate of Ledgers, aka Senior Bookkeepers, and Apprentice Sailors, aka Junior Bookkeepers, ensuring all of our clients deadlines are met.
We are willing to train the right person, but you should come in with at least a basic understanding of debits and credits to succeed in this role, and have previous bookkeeping experience. If you bring a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn, this could be a great opportunity to grow with us.
What You’ll Do
- Assist with month-end reporting and preparing accounts
- Reconcile bank, credit card, and vendor accounts regularly
- Assist in preparing financial reports and month-end closings for review
- Prepare and process payroll
- Assist with client A/R tasks, including invoicing, processing, and payment tracking
- Support A/P tasks, such as bill entry and vendor payments
- Record Journal entries accurately and consistently
- Perform data entry and maintain organized financial records
- Reconcile transactions and ensure accuracy
- Follow step-by-step processes and repeat them consistently
- Sales Tax Preparation
- Quarterly Payroll Preparations
- Business Property Tax Preparations
- 1099 Vendor Identification and Preparation
- Work closely with our team to support client needs
What We’re Looking For
Work Ethic - reliable, consistent, and willing to put in the effort
Detail-Oriented - able to notice small things and enjoy solving problems
Willingness to Learn - open to being taught and able to follow processes
Basic Understanding of debits and credits
Basic computer skills (QuickBooks Online experience is a plus, but not required)
Strong communication skills and a positive attitude
Recommended: Two computer screens for efficiency purposes
Pay & Benefits
Hourly Pay: $18.50 - $21.00 per hour (depending on experience)
Schedule: Full-time, 32 - 40 hours per week
Pay Frequency: Bi-weekly direct deposit
Remote Work: 100% remote (must reside in California)
Holidays: Office closed for 9 federal holidays
Time Off: Days off request (minimum 2 weeks in advance); currently unpaid time off
CA Sick Time: Accrued and available per California law
Stipends & Support: $25.00 per paycheck home technology stipend for internet use
Software: All bookkeeping software provided and paid for by the company
Compliance: WISP-compliant systems to ensure secure client data
How to Apply
Submit your resume along with a brief note about why you’re interested in bookkeeping and continuing to expand your bookkeeping knowledge and skills.
