Apprentice Sailor aka Junior Bookkeeper

Apprentice Sailor aka Junior Bookkeeper

Location: 100% Remote (California Residents Only)

Primary Report To: First Mate of Ledgers aka Senior Bookkeeper

Secondary Report To: Quartermaster of Accounts aka Intermediate Bookkeeper

Job Type: Part-Time (30 hours or less per week) Non-Exempt

Pay: $16.50 - $18.50 per hour (DOE)

Available Shifts:

Monday - Friday 8:30am - 1:30pm PST

Monday - Friday 9:00am - 2:00pm PST

Monday - Friday 9:30am - 2:30pm PST

Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm 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 an Apprentice Sailor to join our team. This is an entry-level position where you’ll start small - taking on one client at a time - and build your skills as you go. You’ll be trained to handle a variety of Accounts Receivable (A/R) and Accounts Payable (A/P) tasks, record journal entries, and support other bookkeeping basics.

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. 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 client A/R tasks, including invoicing, recording, processing, and payment tracking

Support A/P tasks, such as bill entry and recording 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

Work closely with our Senior Bookkeeper 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: $16.50 - $18.50 per hour (depending on experience)

Schedule: Part-time, 30 hours or less 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: $12.50 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 learning this trade to info@tiedoutbooks.com.