Accounting Specialist

SEK CPAs & Advisors • Hagerstown, MD

just now • Hybrid

About The Position

Are you detail-oriented, client-focused, and excited to grow your accounting career in a supportive, flexible environment?

Do you enjoy working with numbers, strengthening client relationships, and contributing to a team that values professionalism and continuous learning? At SEK, you will find just that especially if you are…

Analytical: Identifies potential risks or errors and delivers innovative, practical solutions to address them effectively.
Adaptable: Ability to adjust to changing regulations, deadlines, and client needs while maintaining accuracy and compliance.
An Effective Communicator: Interacting with multiple team members and building strong client relationships.
Organized and Detail-Oriented: Manages multiple projects at once, ensuring accuracy and thoroughness in the work.
Client-Service Driven: Builds long-term relationships as a trusted advisor.

As a Part-Time Accounting Specialist in our Outsourced Solutions Service Line, you will support clients by performing critical transactional accounting functions while maintaining a high standard of professionalism and service. Reporting to a Senior Associate, you’ll assist with daily and monthly processing tasks and play an important role in client support. This role is eligible for hybrid or fully remote upon completion of an initial training period. This role would be part time at 20-25 hours per week.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Accounting or relevant experience.
• Client-facing or customer service experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated professionalism and confidentiality.
• Curiosity, willingness to learn, and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
• Prepare, post, and reconcile payroll.
• Prepare 1099 filings and compile W-9 information.
• Manage time effectively and compare actual hours against engagement budgets.
• Build proficiency in QuickBooks Online, Bill.com, FloQast, and Excel.
• Communicate professionally with clients and team members.
• Support continuous process improvement.
• Enter time daily to support accurate billing.
• Participate in training, CPE, and on-the-job learning.
• Uphold SEK’s standards of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Assist with special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Generous amount of Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Half-day Fridays in the summer
• 10 paid holidays
• Dress-for-your-day policy
• Flexible Schedule including Teleworking options
• Telemedicine Consultation and EAP/ Counseling Services paid by SEK

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees