Part Time Staff Accountant | Bookkeeper - Clean Beauty
Administration | Novato, CA | Part Time | From $28.00 to $30.00 per hour
General Job Description
At Beauty Heroes, operational excellence is foundational to everything we do. The financial systems behind our business must be accurate, well maintained, and consistently reliable.
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Part-Time Staff Accountant + Ecommerce Specialist to support our day-to-day accounting and financial operations. This role is responsible for reconciling accounts, maintaining accurate records in QuickBooks Online, managing accounts payable, and generating accurate month-end financial reports, including balance sheet updates and reconciliations. The position also supports key ecommerce-related financial workflows.
This is a hands-on, in-person role based in our Novato headquarters. You’ll work closely with our leadership team and be an active, trusted part of our internal operations. This position is well suited to an experienced accounting professional who values precision, accountability, and being directly involved in the day-to-day financial health of the business.
Description of Duties
Accounting + Financial Operations
Reconcile all company accounts on a regular cadence (bank, credit cards, clearing accounts)
Prepare accurate end-of-month financials in QuickBooks Online, including income statements and balance sheet updates
Maintain and update the balance sheet, ensuring accuracy of assets, liabilities, and equity accounts
Reconcile gift card balances and liabilities, ensuring alignment between ecommerce systems and accounting records
Partner with the CEO and external accounting partners to support clean, timely month-end close processes
Accounts Payable + Cash Management
Manage accounts payable through Bill.com, including invoice review, coding, approvals, and payment processing
Perform weekly AP runs, ensuring vendors are paid accurately and on time
Maintain vendor records, W-9s, and payment terms
Communicate clearly and professionally with brand partners and vendors to resolve discrepancies as needed
Ecommerce + Sales Tax Support
Manage sales tax payments via TaxJar, ensuring timely filing and payment
Support ecommerce-related accounting needs, including reconciliation of Shopify payouts and fees
Assist with maintaining clean financial data that supports our subscription and ecommerce operations
Qualifications
3+ years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or staff accountant roles (ecommerce experience strongly preferred)
Hands-on experience with QuickBooks Online required
Experience with Bill.com and sales tax platforms (TaxJar preferred)
Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail — you notice when things don’t tie out
Comfortable working independently while collaborating closely with leadership
Trustworthy and discreet when handling confidential financial information
Clear, friendly communicator with a calm, solution-oriented approach
Enthusiastic about wellness, beauty, sustainability, and working with a values-driven brand
Bonus Points
Experience with Shopify or subscription-based ecommerce businesses
Interest in sustainable, mission-led companies
A genuine love for systems, structure, and process improvement
Perks
Generous employee discount on Beauty Heroes products
A supportive, collaborative team that truly cares
Opportunities to grow alongside an evolving, entrepreneurial business
Participation in our sustainability and community initiatives
Working Conditions
This is a part-time, on-site position based at our Novato headquarters, working approximately 10–12 hours per week. This role is not remote. Work includes time at a desk, light administrative tasks, and occasional lifting of light boxes (up to 10 lbs).
Confidentiality
All Beauty Heroes employees are expected to maintain strict confidentiality regarding company operations, financial information, employee records, customer and partner data, and proprietary brand relationships.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Beauty Heroes is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We prohibit discrimination of any kind based on race, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.