Operations Assistant

Operations Assistant Skyrocket Reading | Part-Time, In-Person | Merced, CA At a

Glance Schedule:

20-25 hours per week, on-site

Pay:

$22-$25 per hour, depending on experience Reports to: Founder / CEO Start date: As soon as the right person is found About Skyrocket Reading Skyrocket Reading is a growing literacy company on a mission to help every child become a confident, capable reader. We move fast, hold ourselves to a high standard, and care deeply about the families we serve. As we scale, we are building a team of people who take ownership, sweat the details, and make the business better every day they show up. The Role We are hiring an Operations Assistant to be the right hand to the founder — the person who hears the vision and executes on it. You will keep our books accurate, our budget tracked, our HR clean, and our day-to-day operations humming. This is a hands-on, behind-the-scenes role for someone who finds satisfaction in tying up loose ends, catching errors before they become problems, and turning chaos into clarity. You will work alongside leadership and float across the things that keep a small business healthy: numbers, people, systems, and follow-through. If you are the kind of person who notices when a row in a spreadsheet does not add up, who keeps a tidy filing system because it makes everyone else faster, and who takes pride in work that is accurate to the penny — we want to meet you. What You'll Do Bookkeeping & Financial Accuracy Maintain day-to-day bookkeeping in

QuickBooks:

categorize transactions, reconcile accounts, and keep records audit-ready. Process accounts payable and accounts receivable; follow up on outstanding invoices and ensure bills are paid on time. Prepare monthly financial summaries and flag anything that looks off before it becomes a problem. Support the founder and outside accountant with month-end and year-end close, 1099s, and tax-prep documentation. Budget Tracking & Reporting Maintain budget trackers in Excel and Google Sheets; compare actuals to plan and surface variances early. Build clean, simple reports leadership can act on — no jargon, just clarity. Help cost-out new projects, vendors, and initiatives so we know what we are signing up for. HR & Payroll Support Run payroll in Gusto on a regular cadence; keep employee records and timecards accurate and current. Support onboarding and offboarding paperwork (offer letters, W-4s, I-9s, contractor agreements). Maintain confidential employee files with discretion and care. Help track PTO, benefits enrollment, and basic compliance items; loop in the right resources when issues arise. Operations & Special Projects Own miscellaneous projects from start to finish — research, set up systems, write the SOP, hand it off cleanly. Keep digital files, folders, and shared drives organized so the team can find what they need fast. Spot inefficiencies and propose fixes; this role grows in scope as you do. Who You Are A self-starter who hears the vision and executes — you do not wait to be told twice. Detail-obsessed. You proofread your own work, double-check the math, and reconcile to the penny. Discreet and trustworthy. You handle confidential financial and personnel information with maturity. Calm and organized under pressure. Multiple priorities do not throw you off. A clear communicator in writing and in person; you raise issues early rather than letting them fester. Someone who genuinely cares about the work being done right — not just done. What You Bring 3-5 years of experience in bookkeeping, operations, office management, or a closely related role. Demonstrated proficiency with QuickBooks (Online or Desktop). Strong Excel and Google Sheets skills — formulas, basic pivot tables, and clean formatting. Experience running payroll in Gusto (or a similar platform) and handling basic HR paperwork. Comfort working across Google Workspace (Docs, Drive, Gmail, Calendar). High school diploma required; associate's or bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or a related field preferred. Bookkeeping certification (e.g., QuickBooks ProAdvisor) is a plus, not a requirement. Why Work With Us Meaningful mission: every hour you put in helps more kids learn to read.

Real ownership:

this is not a role where you wait to be told what to do — your judgment matters. A founder who values execution, accountability, and clean work. Flexible part-time schedule with the potential to grow with the business. How to Apply Apply through Indeed with your resume and a brief note (a few sentences is enough) telling us about a time you caught a costly error or cleaned up a messy system before anyone else noticed. We read every application.

Requirements:

3+ years using QuickBooks? Are you available to work on-site in Merced 20-25 hrs/week? With reliable transportation? Do you have payroll experience (Gusto or similar)? Skyrocket Reading is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Pay:

$22.00 - $25.00 per hour Application Question(s): Do you have 3+ years of experience using QuickBooks? Do you have payroll experience? (Gusto preferred)

Location:

Merced, CA 95340 (Required) Shift availability: Day Shift (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Merced, CA 95340 (Required)

Work Location:

In person