Part - Time Accountant

Overview

Part-Time, Remote-First Accountant

This part-time, remote-first role supports small business and non-profit clients by managing accounting processes, reporting, and client communications. Work is performed primarily from a home office, with limited in-person requirements depending on local market needs.

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 accurately and completely.
  • 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 standards and procedures, implementing procedural or system improvements and periodically reviewing procedures to ensure client accounts meet current standards.
• Understand each client’s business and collaborate to ensure the accounting system provides the information the client (and the client’s accountant) needs.
• Track and report client billing information in a timely, accurate, and consistent manner.
• Attend brief weekly meetings with the client to discuss financials.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Training programs for new hires and ongoing training for current employees are provided.
• Accredited training programs for Pennsylvania CPA continuing professional education.
• Opportunities to diversify experience by working in other departments such as QA, business development, and special projects.

Compensation & Benefits

• Part-time role with a schedule of 20–30 hours per week.
• Average pay: $25–$25 per hour (as stated in the source).
• After a year or so, hourly wage is typically $35–$50 per hour.
• Training and development opportunities.

Location

• Remote-first work with a requirement to reside within 45 miles of the local office.
• Remote work from a home office is expected; reliable transportation is required only in markets where onsite visits are required.