Client Accounting Associate; Bookkeeper

Date Posted: February 24, 2026
Pay: $27.00 - $32.00 / hour (DOE)
Job Type: Part-time or Internship (hourly)
Reports To: Senior Client Accountant or Controller
Location: Bozeman, MT (In-Person or Remote)

Creativity, Relationships, Honesty, Traction. That is what we value at FNCH Financial + Consulting, LLC. What do you value? What makes you different? At FNCH, we champion different and are focused on helping you and our clients achieve success and balance.

We offer creative solutions for our clients and our team. For our team, it comes in the form of hybrid or fully remote work environments and flexible time off. We offer customized benefits, training, and wellness initiatives, because let’s face it, we all have different values when it comes to benefits. Pick what works for you!

FNCH is in its start-up phase. If you want to fill your need to create something and mold your career, then FNCH is the right place for you.

We want to partner with business leaders and their teams to gain traction in achieving their company’s vision. We will change the face of professional business consulting by staying curious about our clients’ outcomes and making it more relevant, inclusive, friendly, and imaginative.

Deliver a dedicated approach to providing integrated business guidance. This is accomplished through strong partnerships with leaders and their teams, and utilizing clever
, actionable solutions to gain traction in their business.

The Client Accounting Associate I supports the Client Accounting Services (CAS) team by performing foundational bookkeeping and accounting tasks that ensure data accuracy and process consistency. This position focuses on transactional preparation, documentation, and learning firm systems and workflows. Associates at this level work closely with Senior Accountants to maintain accurate books and efficient client processes.

• Enter and code daily transactions, including AP, AR, credit card, and expense activity.
• Prepare A/P payment batches and supporting documentation for review.
• Enter bills, payments, and deposits within accounting software.
• Maintain accurate and organized documentation for all assigned clients.
• Assist with basic journal entries such as recurring or template-based entries.

• Prepare and format bank and credit card reconciliations for review.
• Support the month-end close by gathering data, verifying balances, and updating schedules.
• Identify missing documentation or inconsistencies and communicate findings to the Senior Accountant.

• Follow standardized procedures, checklists, and internal control requirements.
• Use firm-approved accounting tools and document management systems (e.g., Quick Books Online, bill pay, payroll integrations).
• Maintain detailed records of tasks completed and workflows followed to support audit readiness and consistency.

• Draft internal and client-facing communications, such as document requests or status updates, for review by senior team members.
• Coordinate with team members to ensure deadlines and deliverables are met.
• Participate in internal meetings and contribute to discussions on workflow improvements.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or combination of education and equivalent experience).
• 0-1 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience (internships or part-time roles welcome).
• Familiarity with accounting systems (e.g., Quick Books Online) and Excel.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organization.
• Proactive communicator with a growth mindset and genuine interest in accounting.
• Comfortable working in a small, fast-growing firm where systems and processes continue to evolve.
• Dependable, resourceful, and motivated to contribute to a collaborative team culture.

As skills and independence develop, the Associate I will progress toward managing recurring client processes and supporting month‑end activities with greater autonomy.

Promotion to Client Accounting Associate II is based on demonstrating:

• Consistent accuracy in…