Part-Time Accountant

Our client is a rapidly growing company seeking a Staff/Senior Accountant to provide month-end accounting support and help alleviate workload demands on the existing team through approximately April. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional looking for a unique schedule with significant flexibility throughout the month.

The ideal candidate will have 3-5+ years of general ledger accounting experience and a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Experience with Deltek is highly preferred but not required. Responsibilities will include supporting month-end close activities, general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, journal entries, and other accounting functions as needed.

This position offers a unique work schedule, requiring 40 hours per week during the first two weeks of each month to support month-end and close activities, with the remaining weeks of the month off until the next accounting cycle begins. There is also flexibility for a hybrid work arrangement. Standard working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

Compensation: $35-$50/hour, depending on experience.

This Accountant role focuses on delivering accurate and timely journal entries, month-end close activities, and assigned financial reports while performing extensive account analysis and supporting process improvements. The position serves as a key resource for team members, providing training and guidance on month-end processes and resolving intermediate issues related to financial reporting and analysis.

• Perform month-end close activities, including preparation and entry of journal entries and accruals.

• Prepare assigned financial reports accurately and within established deadlines.

• Reconcile accounts and assist others with identifying and researching reconciling items.

• Identify risks and opportunities in account balances and assess the reasonableness of balances.

• Recommend and help implement alternative solutions to prevent recurring accounting issues.

• Prepare audit deliverables to support external audit efforts for financial statements.

• Manage corporate office fixed assets, including adding new assets, identifying asset locations, disposing of assets, and transferring assets.

• Perform regular and recurring accounting functions that require professional competence and sound judgment.

• Assist with interim and year-end audit requests and schedules.

• Support the annual operating budgeting process, including analysis and review of the annual operating budget.

• Monitor and balance accounting systems to ensure completeness and accuracy of data, and research and resolve differences.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to related change management activities within the accounting function.

• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and applicable procedures.

• Perform special projects and complete other duties as assigned.

• At least 3 years of accounting experience, including month-end close responsibilities.

• Strong experience with account reconciliation and general ledger accounting.

• Hands-on experience with month-end processes, including accruals and journal entries.

• Proficiency in accounts receivable and bank reconciliations.

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

• Experience with Deltek systems is a plus.

• Demonstrated ability to identify process issues and propose effective solutions.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a small team.

• Comfort working in a rapidly growing organization undergoing continuous improvement.

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