Southern Pines, NC (Hybrid possible)
$50,000 – $60,000/year
Role Description
This is a full-time role for an Office Manager (Accounting & Operations Focus) at Follow the Light. Local hire is preferred. This role combines hands-on accounting responsibilities with office and administrative management. You will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records across multiple entities while ensuring administrative operations run smoothly. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working independently. This is a high-responsibility role where you will be trusted to own your work and ensure accuracy without constant oversight.
Key Responsibilities
Accounting & Financial Administration (Primary Focus)
- Reconcile bank and credit card transactions in QuickBooks Online
- Maintain accurate books across multiple entities
- Manage accounts receivable, including invoicing and tracking payments
- Ensure proper categorization of income and expenses
- Run weekly payroll (~40 employees)
- Assist with monthly close (target: by the 5th)
- Prepare books for CPA review
Office & Administrative Operations
- Manage general administrative tasks and business coordination
- Field and route calls or inquiries as needed
- Support internal communication between teams and locations
- Handle scheduling, follow-ups, and basic operational support
Reporting & Business Support
- Pull labor and operational data from systems (e.g., Humanity)
- Maintain weekly scorecards and reports
- Prepare information for leadership meetings (EOS Level 10 meetings)
Process & Organization
- Document and maintain SOPs for administrative and operational processes
- Help improve organization and consistency across systems
- Ensure files, records, and workflows are clean and up to date
Qualifications
- Experience with QuickBooks Online (required)
- Experience reconciling accounts and maintaining books independently
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities across different business entities
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work independently and solve problems without constant direction
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in small business or multi-entity environments
- Familiarity with payroll systems (QBO Payroll or similar)
- Experience supporting leadership or ownership directly
Who This Role Is For
- Someone who enjoys owning both accounting and operations tasks
- Someone who is comfortable wearing multiple hats in a small business environment
- Someone who takes pride in accuracy, organization, and follow-through
Who This Role Is Not For
- Candidates looking for a narrow, single-function role
- Pure administrative assistants without accounting experience
- Candidates who require step-by-step direction for financial tasks
Why This Role Matters
This role is critical to keeping the business organized, accurate, and running efficiently. You will directly impact how leadership makes decisions and how effectively the company operates as it grows.
Company Description
JADE Solutions is a company based in Southern Pines, NC that owns and operates multiple small businesses throughout North Carolina, including entertainment and light manufacturing companies. We are focused on building a well-run, system-driven organization using the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS). Our goal is to create scalable businesses with strong financial discipline, clear processes, and high accountability. This is an opportunity to work directly with ownership and play a key role in how the business operates day-to-day.