Part-Time Accountant / Bookkeeper- Contract

Auzo Inc. • Newport Beach, CA

49d • $3,465 - $4,765 • Hybrid

About The Position

Auzo Inc. is seeking a Part-Time Accountant/Bookkeeper for a contract role, approximately 20 hours per week, with a pay rate of $40-$55 per hour. The company's mission is to save people time by handling car servicing. As Auzo has recently implemented NetSuite Financials and is experiencing rapid growth, there is a need for clean, current, and investor-ready financial records. This new role offers direct collaboration with the founders and significant visibility into the operations of an early-stage company.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on bookkeeping or accounting experience, ideally at an accounting firm serving corporate clients or at an operating company.
• Required NetSuite Financials experience, including comfort navigating a customized environment, creating saved searches, and configuring dashboards independently.
• Demonstrated ability to generate and analyze financial reports, including reporting by partner, driver, cost center, time period, or other business dimensions.
• Solid working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, month-end close, and financial statement preparation.
• Familiarity with payroll administration and associated compliance requirements.
• Strong Microsoft Office 365 skills, particularly Excel.
• Must be based in Santa Clarita/Valencia or Orange County with the ability to attend occasional in-person meetings in Santa Clarita/Valencia or Orange County (Newport/Costa Mesa/Irvine).
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Clear and direct communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with gig economy or marketplace businesses, including partner/driver structures and 1099 contractor management.
• Background at an early-stage or VC-backed startup.
• Exposure to Ramp or similar spend management platforms.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes accurately and on time.
• Perform regular and accurate bank reconciliations.
• Post and maintain journal entries and the general ledger with accuracy.
• Support and execute monthly close activities to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Manage partner and driver record management in NetSuite, including data entry, record maintenance, and flagging inconsistencies.
• Process contractor applications, including intake and approval, and conduct background checks as needed.
• Administer payroll and contractor payments through Gusto, ensuring accurate and timely processing and supporting compliance.
• Manage expense and spending through Ramp, organizing vendor and transaction records.
• Handle sales and city tax filings accurately and on time.
• Produce monthly financial statements, variance analyses, and operational reports for leadership.
• Generate financial reports and slice data by relevant dimensions (partner, driver, region, cost category, time period, etc.) to support decision-making.
• Build and maintain NetSuite saved searches and dashboards, tailoring views by user and keeping the environment organized.
• Assist with ad hoc accounting, operational, and reporting projects.
• Handle sensitive financial information with discretion and confidentiality.

Benefits

• Flexible part-time engagement with a path to expanded hours as the company grows.
• Direct access to founders with minimal bureaucracy and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
• Real visibility into the financial and operational workings of a rapidly growing startup.
• An opportunity to play a meaningful role in building the financial foundation of the company.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree