Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Bookminders is a company that provides accounting services to small businesses and non-profits. They are seeking a Part-Time Accountant to manage client accounts, apply accounting principles, and maintain relationships with clients while working independently in a flexible environment.
Responsibilities
- Manage the accounting system for small business and non-profit clients in accordance with Bookminders procedures:
- 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
- Understand the Client’s business, what the Client (and Client’s accountant) needs from the accounting system, and how to implement Bookminders' service to provide the information they need
- Attend brief virtual 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
Skills
- Bachelor's Degree required
- A minimum of five years of accounting or finance experience required
- Must reside in the contiguous United States
- 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 on-line software and high-speed internet connection and a mobile phone required
- Ability to attend orientation and monthly training and meetings virtually
- Ability to attend client meetings virtually (weekly or monthly) and trainings during normal business hours (Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm est) required
- Accounting or business-related degree preferred
- QuickBooks preferred
Benefits
- A Flexible Schedule– Work part-time when it is convenient for you to work, allowing you to use your accounting skills while supporting your life’s personal priorities.
- A Team of Resources– While you will often work independently, you will be backed by a team of peers and leaders willing and able to answer questions and support other needs.
- Career Development– Bookminders offers training programs for new hires as well as ongoing training for current employees. Bookminders’ training programs are accredited for Pennsylvania CPA continuing professional education.
- You can diversify your portfolio by working in other departments such as QA, business development, and special projects.
- We only promote from within to leadership positions.
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