Part - Time Accountant

Overview

Part-Time, Remote-First Accountant

The organization is seeking a part-time, remote-first Accountant to manage client accounting for small business and non-profit clients. Work is primarily performed from home, with occasional in-person requirements depending on client and meeting needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage the accounting system for small business and non-profit clients in accordance with established procedures, including:
  • Processing client accounting information completely and accurately using fundamental accounting principles and analytical skills
  • Time and expense billing, job costing, expense allocations, fund accounting
  • Programs and restricted funds tracking
  • Comprehensive and customized Board Reporting
• Understand and apply organizational standards and procedures, including implementing procedural or system improvements and periodically reviewing 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 their 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
• Experience with general ledger accounting software required
• Excellent communication and computer skills required
• Ability to work independently with precision and a strong attention to detail, in accordance with established standards and procedures required
• Must reside within 45 miles of the local office
• 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

• Hours: 20–30 hours per week
• Pay: averaging $25–$25 per hour
• After a year or so, the hourly wage is typically $35–$50 per hour
• Earnings scale based on performance and volume of work completed
• Training and career development, including ongoing training and training programs accredited for Pennsylvania CPA continuing professional education
• Potential to diversify experience by working in other departments such as QA, business development, and special projects
• Internal promotion to leadership positions

Location

Remote-first role with a requirement to reside within 45 miles of the local office.

Important Note About Applicant Contact

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