Part - Time Accountant

Overview

Part-Time, Remote-First Accountant

This role supports small business and non-profit clients by managing accounting processes and delivering accurate reporting. Work is primarily performed from home, with periodic client meetings and trainings during normal business hours.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting systems for small business and non-profit clients in accordance with the organization’s procedures, including:
  • Time and expense billing
  • Job costing
  • Expense allocations
  • Fund accounting
  • Programs and restricted funds tracking
  • Comprehensive and customized board reporting
• Apply fundamental accounting principles and analytical skills to process client accounting information completely and accurately
• Understand and apply the organization’s standards and procedures, including implementing procedural or system improvements and periodically reviewing procedures to ensure client accounts meet current standards
• Understand each client’s business needs and how to implement the organization’s service to provide the information the client (and the client’s accountant) requires
• 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, in accordance with established standards and procedures required
• 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
• Ability to attend meetings with referral partners and annual client events may be requested
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Accounting or business-related degree

Compensation & Benefits

• Part-time hours: 20–30 hours per week
• Pay: averaging $25–$25 per hour
• After a year or so, hourly wage is typically $35–$50 per hour
• Training programs for new hires and ongoing training for current employees
• Training programs are accredited for Pennsylvania CPA continuing professional education

Location

• Remote-first role with a requirement to reside within 45 miles of the local office
• Work schedules and meetings/training occur during normal business hours (Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm est)

Important Notice

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