Bookkeeper/Staff Accountant

Position: Bookkeeper

Reports To: Founder & CEO
Employment Type: Part-Time or Contract, with potential to grow into a larger role
Location: Remote or Hybrid

About Yes! Athletics

Yes! Athletics® is a female-led athletic apparel and footwear company built specifically for girls and women in combat sports.

We believe girls were never an afterthought.

From wrestling shoes designed around female athletes to apparel created for the female body, we are building products—and a movement—for girls and women who have historically been overlooked by the athletic industry.

As we continue to grow, we are looking for a highly organized, detail-oriented Bookkeeper to help us build strong financial systems and maintain accurate, timely financial records.

The Role

The Bookkeeper will be responsible for managing the day-to-day financial recordkeeping of Yes! Athletics. This person will ensure our books are accurate, organized, and up to date while providing leadership with clear visibility into the financial health of the business.

This role is ideal for someone who loves organization, numbers, and creating order from complexity. The right candidate will be proactive, dependable, and comfortable working with a growing entrepreneurial company.

Key Responsibilities
Bookkeeping & Financial Records
Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.
Record and categorize all business transactions.
Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, loans, and other financial accounts monthly.
Manage accounts payable and ensure vendors are paid accurately and on time.
Track accounts receivable and outstanding invoices.
Maintain organized records of receipts, expenses, and supporting documentation.
Identify and correct discrepancies or errors in financial records.
Financial Reporting
Prepare monthly Profit & Loss statements.
Prepare and maintain Balance Sheet reporting.
Assist with cash flow tracking and forecasting.
Provide the CEO with timely financial summaries and insights.
Help track revenue, expenses, gross margins, and profitability by product category or sales channel when applicable.
Monitor key financial trends and flag potential concerns.
E-Commerce & Inventory Support
Reconcile sales data from Shopify and other sales channels.
Ensure sales, refunds, fees, discounts, and payment processing transactions are accurately recorded.
Assist with tracking inventory-related financial transactions.
Work with the operations team to ensure inventory purchases and costs are accurately reflected in the financial records.
Help maintain accurate Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) reporting.
Compliance & Tax Preparation Support
Maintain organized financial records for tax preparation.
Assist in gathering information requested by the company's CPA or tax professionals.
Track and organize documentation related to sales tax, business expenses, and other financial obligations.
Assist with year-end financial preparation and reporting.
Financial Systems & Process Improvement
Help establish efficient bookkeeping processes as the company grows.
Recommend improvements to financial workflows and reporting.
Maintain strong internal controls and documentation.
Help create systems that give leadership greater visibility into the company's financial performance.
Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

Proven experience as a Bookkeeper or in a similar accounting role.
Strong knowledge of bookkeeping principles and financial reporting.
Experience with QuickBooks Online or similar accounting software.
Experience reconciling bank accounts, credit cards, and payment platforms.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
Strong communication skills.
High level of integrity and discretion when handling confidential financial information.
Preferred Qualifications

Experience with one or more of the following is strongly preferred:

Shopify or other e-commerce platforms.
E-commerce accounting and reconciliation.
Inventory-based businesses.
Consumer products, apparel, footwear, or retail businesses.
Cash flow forecasting.
Working with small, high-growth companies.
Multi-channel sales and payment platforms.
What Success Looks Like

Success in this role means that the leadership team always has confidence in the numbers.

The successful Bookkeeper will ensure:

Books are accurate and reconciled monthly.
Financial reports are delivered on time.
Expenses and revenue are properly categorized.
Cash flow is clearly visible.
Financial discrepancies are identified quickly.
The CEO can make decisions based on reliable financial information.
The company is prepared for tax filings, investors, lenders, and future growth.
Who You Are

You are organized, dependable, and obsessed with accuracy.

You don't just enter numbers—you understand that behind every transaction is a business decision.

You are comfortable working in a fast-moving entrepreneurial environment where processes are still evolving. You can create structure without creating unnecessary bureaucracy.

Most importantly, you are someone who takes ownership, communicates clearly, and understands that strong financial management is essential to building a successful company.

Why Yes! Athletics?

This is an opportunity to join a mission-driven, female-led company that is changing the landscape for girls and women in combat sports.

At Yes! Athletics, we didn't just say girls belong.

We built an entire brand around it.

As part of our team, you'll help build the financial foundation that supports the next stage of our growth—and helps us continue creating products and opportunities for female athletes who deserve to be considered from the beginning.

Girls were never an afterthought. And neither is the future we're building.