Accountant | Bookkeeper

Clever Bee Academy•Colts Neck, NJ

About The Position

About the Role The Accountant | Bookkeeper plays a critical hands-on role in supporting the financial operations of the organization while partnering closely with the Controller on cash management, banking reconciliations, and month-end close. This role blends controller-level responsibilities with core accounting execution and team oversight. As Clever Bee continues to grow through expansion and acquisition, this position is expected to evolve into a key leadership role supporting broader financial strategy and integration efforts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
3-5 years of progressive accounting experience
Strong understanding of GAAP and financial controls
Experience overseeing transactional teams (A/R, billing, data entry)
High attention to detail with strong organizational and follow-through skills
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, growing organization

Responsibilities

Perform accountanting duties, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end and year-end close activities
Support and work alongside the Controller in reconciling and monitoring seven (7) bank accounts, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
Assist with cash flow management, including monitoring and coordinating accounts payable and accounts receivable activity
Support financial reporting, variance analysis, and internal controls
Ensure accuracy and compliance across general ledger activity
Assist with daily and weekly cash movements, including payables, receivables, and funding transfers
Support cash forecasting and liquidity monitoring
Partner with leadership to ensure disciplined cash practices across entities
Support the transition of Accounts Payable from an external New York-based provider to an in-house function
Document and standardize AP processes during and after transition
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, controls, and scalability across accounting operations