Part - Time Accountant
About The Position
Bookminders is seeking a Part-Time, Remote-First Accountant. This unique position offers a flexible schedule, allowing you to work part-time when it is convenient for you, supporting your life's personal priorities while utilizing your accounting skills. The majority of the work will be performed from your home office. You will be backed by a team of peers and leaders for support. Earnings are scalable based on performance and volume of work, with employees working 20-30 hours per week. Bookminders offers training programs for new hires and ongoing training for current employees, accredited for Pennsylvania CPA continuing professional education. There are opportunities to diversify your portfolio by working in other departments and a policy of promoting from within to leadership positions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree required, accounting or business-related degree preferred
- A minimum of five years of accounting or finance experience required
- Must reside within 45 miles of local Bookminders’ office
- Experience with general ledger accounting software required
- Excellent communication and computer skills required
- Ability to work independently with precision, a strong attention to detail and in accordance with Bookminders’ established standards and procedures required
- Separate, dedicated home office space, a computer to access on-line software, high-speed internet connection, reliable transportation (only applies in markets where onsite visits are required), and 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
Responsibilities
- Manage the accounting system for small business and non-profit clients in accordance with Bookminders procedures.
- Apply fundamental accounting principles and analytical skills to process a Client’s accounting information completely and accurately. Activities typically include, time and expense billing, job costing, expense allocations, fund accounting, programs and restricted funds tracking as well as comprehensive and customized Board Reporting.
- Understand and apply Bookminders' Standards and Procedures, implement procedural or system improvements, and periodically review procedures to ensure Client accounts meet current standards.
- Understand the Client’s business, what the Client (and Client’s accountant) needs from the accounting system, and how to implement Bookminders' service to provide the information they need.
- Attend brief weekly meetings with the Client 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.
Benefits
- Flexible Schedule
- Work from Home
- Team of Resources
- Scalable Earnings
- Career Development
- Training programs for new hires
- Ongoing training for current employees
- Accredited training programs for Pennsylvania CPA continuing professional education
- Opportunities to diversify portfolio by working in other departments
- Promotion from within to leadership positions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
