Part-time Bookkeeper

Contract to Hire position based in Crofton, MD. Hybrid schedule requiring one on-site day per week (typically Tuesday or Wednesday) with a maximum of 20 hours per week.

About the role

Aston Carter is seeking a Part-time Bookkeeper to manage payables, receivables, and pre-invoicing processes, including bi-monthly invoicing, payroll assistance, collections, financial reporting, and year-end tasks.

Responsibilities

• Enter payables, run payable reports, and process checks for payment.
• Record deposits from copies received from designated sources.
• Perform journal entries, post timesheets/expense reports, and generate pre-bills for planning and design.
• Generate and email bi-monthly invoices to clients, update billed revenue reports, and prepare statements.
• Assist the Executive VP with payroll by ensuring staff submits time/expenses and sending necessary changes to the payroll company.
• Send emails regarding outstanding invoices, request immediate payment, and run aged accounts receivable reports.
• Maintain bookkeeping files accurately.
• Provide weekly financial reports including cash journal, outstanding payables, receivables, and collection updates.
• Collaborate with the company accountant on year-end tasks and provide necessary information for completion.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations alongside the Executive Vice President.
• Undertake other duties as assigned to accurately record day-to-day financial transactions.

Requirements

• Experience working with DELTEK VANTAGEPOINT.
• Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting payable/receivable principles.
• Proven ability to calculate, post, and manage accounting figures and financial records.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong team skills and ability to be self-directed and proactive.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, and MS Outlook).

Qualifications

• Experience with general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and reconciliation.
• Familiarity with QuickBooks.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and other invoicing software.

Pay

$40.00 - $40.00 per hour.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available.
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents).
• Short and long-term disability.
• Health Spending Account (HSA).
• Transportation benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation, or Sick Leave).