Part-Time Accountant / Bookkeeper- Contract

Auzo Inc.•Newport Beach, CA

1d•$3,465 - $4,765•Hybrid

About The Position

Auzo Inc. is seeking a Part-Time Accountant/Bookkeeper for a contract role, working approximately 20 hours per week. This position offers a unique opportunity to work directly with founders in an early-stage company, gaining insight into its operations. The role is crucial for maintaining clean, current, and investor-ready financial records, utilizing NetSuite Financials, Gusto, and Ramp. The successful candidate will be responsible for a wide range of accounting and bookkeeping tasks, contributing to the financial foundation of a rapidly growing startup.

Requirements

3+ years of hands-on bookkeeping or accounting experience at an accounting firm serving business clients or at an operating company.
NetSuite Financials experience, including creating saved searches and configuring dashboards on your own.
Solid knowledge of AP, AR, general ledger, month-end close, and financial statement preparation.
Experience with payroll processing and payroll tax compliance.
Strong Excel skills and the ability to build clean, presentation-ready reports.
Able to explain financial results clearly to people who aren’t accountants, including founders and investors when needed.
Strong attention to detail. Errors in the books show up in investor reporting and driver payouts.
Based in Santa Clarita/Valencia or Orange County, with the ability to attend occasional in-person meetings in either area.

Nice To Haves

Experience with marketplace or gig economy businesses and 1099 contractor payments.
Experience with Gusto and Ramp.
Background at an early-stage or VC-backed startup.
Experience supporting investor updates, board materials, or due diligence.
Multi-state payroll experience.
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.

Responsibilities

Run accounts payable and accounts receivable accurately and on time.
Complete bank and credit card reconciliations every month.
Post and maintain journal entries and the general ledger.
Own the monthly close and deliver timely, accurate financial statements.
Review partner and driver records that sync automatically into NetSuite, tie them back to payouts and invoices, and flag anything that looks off.
Process payroll for W-2 employees and contractor payments in Gusto, including onboarding new hires into payroll.
Set up and maintain state payroll tax accounts as we hire in new states.
Prepare and file year-end W-2s and 1099s, including high-volume 1099s for drivers.
Manage expenses and vendor records in Ramp.
Handle sales tax and local tax filings.
Build cash flow forecasts and track runway.
Produce monthly budget vs. actual reports and variance analysis.
Slice financial data by partner, driver, region, cost category, and time period to answer leadership questions.
Track key business metrics like revenue and cost per trip, partner and driver economics, and cash position.
Build and maintain NetSuite saved searches and dashboards.
Pull accurate data quickly for investor updates, board materials, and due diligence requests.
Work with our outside CPA on the annual tax return and supporting documentation.
Help with ad hoc accounting and reporting projects as the company grows.