Part - Time Accountant

Overview

Part-Time, Remote-First Accountant

This role supports small business and non-profit clients by managing accounting processes in accordance with established procedures. Work is primarily performed remotely, with limited in-person requirements depending on market needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage client accounting systems in accordance with organizational 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 organizational standards and procedures; implement procedural or system improvements; periodically review procedures to ensure client accounts meet current standards
• Understand clients’ business needs and how to implement services to provide the information they require (including coordination with 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 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Accounting or business-related degree

Compensation & Benefits

• Part-time schedule: 20–30 hours per week
• Average pay: $25–$25 per hour
• After a year or so, hourly wage typically increases to $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
• Career development opportunities, including internal promotion to leadership positions

Location

• Remote-first role, with a requirement to reside within 45 miles of the local office
• In-person transportation is only required in markets where onsite visits are required
• Client meetings and trainings occur during normal business hours (Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm est)