Virtual: Part - Time Accountant

Overview

Part-Time, fully remote Accountant role supporting small business and non-profit clients. This position typically involves 20–30 hours per week, with pay that scales based on performance and volume of work completed.

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 completely and accurately.
  • Typical activities include: time and expense billing, job costing, expense allocations, fund accounting, tracking programs and restricted funds, and comprehensive and customized Board Reporting.
• Understand and apply standards and procedures; implement procedural or system improvements; periodically review procedures to ensure client accounts meet current standards.
• Understand each client’s business needs, including what the client (and the client’s accountant) needs from the accounting system, and how to implement services to provide the required information.
• Attend brief virtual 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 in the contiguous United States.
• Experience with general ledger accounting software required (QuickBooks preferred).
• Excellent communication and computer skills required.
• Ability to work independently with precision and strong attention to detail, and in accordance with established standards and procedures.
• Separate, dedicated home office space.
• Reliable access to: a computer to use online software and high-speed internet.
• Mobile phone required.
• Ability to attend orientation and monthly training and meetings virtually.
• Ability to attend client meetings virtually (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.
• QuickBooks experience.

Compensation & Benefits

• Part-time hours: 20–30 hours per week.
• Average pay rate: $25–$35 per hour.
• After a year or so, the hourly wage is typically $35–$50.
• Earnings scale based on performance and the volume of work completed.
• Training and ongoing development, including programs accredited for Pennsylvania CPA continuing professional education.
• Opportunities to diversify experience by working in other areas such as QA, business development, and special projects.
• Promotion from within to leadership positions.

Location

• Fully remote.
• Must reside in the contiguous United States.