Part - Time Accountant

About the role

This unique position allows you to enjoy a flexible schedule—work part-time when it is convenient for you, allowing you to use your accounting skills while supporting your life’s personal priorities. Work from home—the majority of work will be performed from the comfort and convenience of your home office. A team of resources—while you will often work independently, you will be backed by a team of peers and leaders willing and able to answer questions and support other needs. Scalable earnings—earnings are scalable based on performance and the volume of work completed. Most new employees choose to work 20‑30 hours per week, averaging $25‑$25 per hour. After a year or so, the hourly wage is typically $35‑$50 per hour. Career development—Bookminders offers training programs for new hires as well as ongoing training for current employees. Bookminders’ training programs are accredited for Pennsylvania CPA continuing professional education. You can diversify your portfolio by working in other departments such as QA, business development, and special projects. We only promote from within to leadership positions.

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; accounting or business-related degree preferred.
• 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.