About Empathy

Empathy is on a mission to help families with everything they face after losing a loved one. With an award-winning product, powered by tech and driven by purpose, we provide peace of mind by guiding families through all the tedious and time-consuming tasks that follow a loss, automating many of the processes so that they can focus on what truly matters.

About the team:

Our Finance division is an integral part of the BizOps team, going beyond traditional number crunching. We are a dynamic group of innovators and collaborators relentlessly working to elevate our business operations. From inception, we've cultivated a unit focused on maximizing efficiency, promoting growth, and being the go-to resource for all finance-related matters. Each member plays a vital role in shaping our operational success, thriving in a culture of teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement.

As a Bookkeeper, you'll contribute to our mission of achieving operational excellence, becoming a key player in our business's ongoing success. If you're passionate about finance, efficiency, and being part of a unit that makes things happen, we invite you to join us on this exciting journey.

In this role you will:

• Conduct bank account and credit card reconciliations, including the preparation of related working papers.
• Manage the Account Receivable process.
• Oversee the Account Payable process, involving the recording of invoices, creation of new vendors, and processing payments to suppliers.
• Perform monthly closing tasks, including handling fixed assets, accruals, prepaid expenses, and I/C reconciliation.
• Coordinate and execute monthly statutory reporting globally, encompassing Tax, VAT, sales Tax, etc.
• Manage expense reimbursement and Travel reports.
• Assist in audits, tax preparation, and fulfill financial reporting obligations.
• Generate various miscellaneous reports, perform additional duties, and contribute to special projects as required.
• Oversee all processes for both IL and US sites.
  
  

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in bookkeeping
• Proficient with ERP systems - Priority, NetSuite, QuickBooks, etc.
• Certified bookkeeper (Minimum level 2. Type 3 is an advantage).
• Experience working with global SaaS companies.
• Experience with PEO systems in the US (JustWorks) - Advantage.
• Proficient in English (writing, reading, and speaking).
• Familiarity with US bookkeeping requirements.
• Experience in managing the A/R collection process in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with managing Payroll in IL & US - advantage
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Ownership and process implementation from A to Z.
• Team player, a go-to person with a service-oriented mindset.