Bookkeeper/Accounts Payable Specialist

Smith & Howard•Atlanta, GA

8d•Remote

About The Position

Smith + Howard is a family of companies that offers tax, audit, accounting and advisory and wealth management services. We are headquartered in Atlanta with offices across the Southeast, while still offering a local firm flavor. We offer competitive pay, excellent training opportunities and great benefits. You can help influence our culture and have the support and dedication from our leaders to help you achieve your career goals. Smith + Howard provides a great opportunity for professional growth and advancement within one of the nation’s top accounting firms. If you are ready to make a career move and join a firm consistently named a “Best of the Best Firms” (Inside Public Accounting), we invite you to complete our employment application. In our Bookkeeper role, you will be responsible for core bookkeeping and low-level accounting functions, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, student billing, bank reconciliations, and journal entries. This role supports day-to-day transactional financial operations and requires prior experience in schools or educational organizations. The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of school-based financial operations, significant payroll expertise, and a proven ability to thrive independently in a remote setting.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field or a minimum of three (3) years of relevant bookkeeping experience
Experience overseeing Accounts Payable required.
Experience with Blackbaud required.
Strong understanding of basic accounting principles
Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel (school-specific systems a plus especially BILL.COM, QBO and/or FACTS)
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work independently and manage deadlines in a remote setting

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working in a school or educational environment is strongly preferred
Experience with student billing and tuition-based receivables preferred

Responsibilities

Process and manage student billing, tuition invoices, fees, and related receivables
Apply payments, track outstanding balances, and assist with aging reports
Respond to basic billing inquiries from families or employees/staff in a professional manner
Process vendor invoices, verify accuracy, and ensure proper approvals
Handle credit cards/expense management
Prepare and process payments in accordance with school policies and timelines
Maintain organized and accurate AP records
Perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations
Prepare and post routine journal entries
Assist with maintaining the general ledger and supporting schedules
Support month-end close processes as needed
Maintain accurate financial records in accordance with school policies and best practices
Assist with documentation for audits, reviews, or internal reporting
Perform other bookkeeping and administrative accounting tasks as assigned