Part - Time Accountant

Overview

This is a part-time, remote-first Accountant role supporting small business and non-profit clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage the accounting system for small business and non-profit clients in accordance with established procedures.
• Apply fundamental accounting principles and analytical skills to process client accounting information completely and accurately.
  • Activities typically include: time and expense billing, job costing, expense allocations, fund accounting, programs and restricted funds tracking, and comprehensive and customized board reporting.
• Understand and apply established standards and procedures; implement procedural or system improvements; periodically review procedures to ensure client accounts meet current standards.
• Understand the client’s business and the information needs of the client (and the client’s accountant), and implement services to provide the required reporting.
• Attend brief weekly meetings with clients to discuss financials.
• Track and report client billing information in a timely, accurate, and consistent manner.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with assigned clients.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required (accounting or business-related degree preferred).
• Minimum of five years of accounting or finance experience required.
• Must reside within 45 miles of the local office.
• Experience with general ledger accounting software required.
• Excellent communication and computer skills required.
• Ability to work independently with precision and strong attention to detail, following established standards and procedures.
• Separate, dedicated home office space.
• Computer to access online software.
• High-speed internet connection.
• Reliable transportation (only applies in markets where onsite visits are required).
• Mobile phone required.
• May be requested to attend meetings with referral partners and annual client events.
• Ability to attend client meetings (weekly or monthly) and trainings during normal business hours (Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm EST) required.

Compensation & Benefits

• Part-time schedule with flexibility.
• Most new employees choose to work 20–30 hours per week.
• Average pay: $25–$25 per hour.
• After a year or so, hourly wage is typically $35–$50 per hour.
• Earnings are scalable based on performance and the volume of work completed.

Location

• Remote-first (majority of work performed from home).
• Must reside within 45 miles of the local office.

Additional Information

• Training programs are accredited for Pennsylvania CPA continuing professional education.
• Opportunities for internal growth across other departments (e.g., QA, business development, special projects).