Part - Time Accountant

Overview

Part-Time, Remote-First Accountant

This role is responsible for managing accounting for small business and non-profit clients in accordance with established procedures. Work is primarily performed from home, with brief weekly client meetings and occasional travel possibly required depending on market needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage the accounting system for small business and non-profit clients according to established procedures.
• Apply fundamental accounting principles and analytical skills to process client accounting information accurately and completely.
  • Activities may include time and expense billing, job costing, expense allocations, fund accounting, program and restricted funds tracking, and comprehensive and customized board reporting.
• 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 the information required from the accounting system; implement services to provide the information the client needs.
• 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 a local office.
• Experience with general ledger accounting software required.
• Excellent communication and computer skills required.
• Ability to work independently with precision, strong attention to detail, and 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

• An accounting or business-related Bachelor’s degree.

Compensation & Benefits

• Part-time schedule: 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 and development:
  • Training programs for new hires and ongoing training for current employees.
  • Training programs are accredited for Pennsylvania CPA continuing professional education.
  • Opportunity to diversify experience by working in other departments such as QA, business development, and special projects.

Location

Remote-first role with requirement to reside within 45 miles of a local office. Client meetings (weekly or monthly) and trainings must be attended during normal business hours (Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm est). Reliable transportation is only required in markets where onsite visits are required.