Part - Time Accountant

Overview

Part-Time, Remote-First Accountant

This role supports small business and non-profit clients by managing accounting tasks and providing accurate, client-ready reporting in line with established standards and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage the accounting system for small business and non-profit clients in accordance with established 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 standards and procedures, implement procedural or system improvements, and periodically review procedures to ensure client accounts meet current standards.
• Understand the client’s business needs and how to implement services to provide the information required by the client and the client’s accountant.
• 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 local Bookminders’ 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.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Accounting or business-related degree.
• Experience supporting board reporting and restricted funds/programs tracking.

Compensation & Benefits

• Schedule: 20–30 hours per week.
• Pay range:
  • Averaging $25–$25 per hour
  • After a year or so: typically $35–$50 per hour
• Earnings: scalable based on performance and the volume of work completed.
• Training and development: training programs for new hires and ongoing training for current employees, including accredited Pennsylvania CPA continuing professional education.

Location

• Remote-first work from home.
• Must reside within 45 miles of local Bookminders’ office.