Part-Time Accountant

Responsibilities

• Manage the accounting system for small business and non-profit clients
• 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
• 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

• Bachelor's degree required, accounting or business‑related degree preferred
• A 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
• Excellent communication and computer skills required
• Ability to work independently with precision, a strong attention to detail and in accordance with Bookminders' established standards and procedures required
• Separate, dedicated home office space, a computer to access online software, high‑speed internet connection, reliable transportation (only applies in markets where onsite visits are required), and mobile phone required
• Ability to attend client meetings (weekly or monthly) and trainings during normal business hours (Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST) required