Part-time Accounting Clerk

General Information

• Job Code: PRO-AC-01
• Location:
  
  Ripple Effect Headquarters – Rockville, MD
• Employee Type:
  Non-Exempt, Hourly, Approx 20 hours/week
• Telework:
  Full-Time
• Pay Range: $26.60 - $30.59 per hour (how we pay and promote)

Are you passionate about turning numbers into insights that drive smart decisions?

As a Part-time Clerk on our Finance & Administration team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our success. Your work will directly impact

Ripple Effect's ability todeliver oncritical client missions by properly completing accounting-related functions including system entry and email inbox triage. You will be in an essential position that spearheadsaccuratefinancial record-keeping and ensures smooth financial operations for the team.

This role is ideal for someone who is looking to build practicalaccountingexperience in a supportive, team-oriented environment. We welcome candidates who are eager to learn, attentive to detail, and motivated to grow their skills across core accounting functions.

The key duties for the position include:

• Supports routine accounting functions such as data entry, reconciliation, and report preparation under close supervision
• Follows established procedures to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Collaborates with team members, communicates clearly, and contributes to internal documentation
• While not responsible for direct supervision, works within a team structure and seeks guidance to meet deadlines and improve processes
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or relevant fields
• No professional experience required

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including core functions and formulas; pivot tables; conditional formatting; and data validation.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office productivity software and collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams and Share Point
• Demonstration of competencies essential for the role, including attention to detail, clear communication, independent work, and a drive to learn, along with strong time management skills that lead to accurate and consistent completion of repetitive tasks

• Basic knowledge of accounting software such as Jamis,Quickbooks,Sageor Microsoft Dynamics.
• Foundational knowledge ofthe Accounts Payableor Accounts Receivable process including preparing accounting entries and reconciling accounts.
• Certifications in Accounting
• Basic knowledge of AI tools, including their limitations and risks, and how they can be applied to support accounting tasks.
• Experiencemaintainingand developing tracking systems and spreadsheets
• Experience working in a consulting, project management, or staffing company