Accounting Associate: Part Time

Pocket Prep • Durham, NC

13d • Remote

About The Position

We’re looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Accounting Associate to support our finance, tax, HR, and operational workflows. This person will take ownership of key daily and recurring processes to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance across our systems. By managing these operational tasks, you’ll help free up leadership to focus on higher-level compliance, strategy, and policy development. If you enjoy working with financial data, improving processes, supporting payroll, and keeping systems organized, this role is a great fit. This is a part time role that we estimate will be about 20-30 hours a week.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of accounting experience
• Working knowledge of GAAP
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online
• Experience with reviewing documentation and ensuring compliance with internal policies
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• A collaborative mindset, thriving in a team environment

Nice To Haves

• Accounting experience within private software companies
• Advanced skills in MS Excel

Responsibilities

• Record daily accounting entries in QuickBooks Online, maintain documentation for all transactions, and assist with ongoing financial reporting needs.
• Oversee company expense reporting, including invoice entry, reimbursement setup, and credit card reconciliations.
• Maintain corporate card platforms by managing spend permissions, assigning spend programs, and ensuring employees have the correct access during onboarding and off-boarding.
• Handle contractor payroll and deliverable-based payments, ensuring accurate timesheets, approvals, and record-keeping.
• Review and approve sales tax reports to ensure accuracy.
• Assist with benefit reconciliations and supporting payroll processes as needed.
• Support Enterprise client invoicing.
• Contribute to data analysis, operational improvements, and additional finance/operations projects as the company grows.

Benefits

• Stability: We're 10+ years old, 100% profitable without investor backing, and we continue to have year-over-year growth.
• Work/Life Balance: Freedom to live your life while accomplishing something awesome for everyone in education. Flexible PTO and a 3-week company-wide holiday break from mid-December through New Year.
• Competitive Compensation: Generous profit-sharing program and base pay. This role will pay $57,900 based on experience.
• 100% Healthcare: We cover all of our employees' healthcare premiums because we are invested in your well-being. We also cover 80% of dependents.
• Remote Flexibility: You can work where and when you are most effective. We have an office in downtown Durham and are supportive of remote work options.
• Give Back: We are active participants in our communities through volunteer partnerships with local nonprofits. We offer VTO (volunteer time off) for independent engagement with your community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees