Remote Accountant

Summary

Join our team of highly-skilled, work-from-home accountants who support small business and non-profit clients by managing their day-to-day finances. This part-time, remote position offers a flexible schedule, work from home option, and scalable earnings based on performance.

Requirements

• 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, QuickBooks preferred
• 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, reliable transportation and a mobile phone required
• Ability to attend orientation and monthly training and meetings at our office
• Ability to attend client meetings (weekly or monthly) and trainings during normal business hours (Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm est) required

Responsibilities

• Manage the accounting system for small business and non-profit clients using QuickBooks and in accordance with Bookminders procedures
• Apply fundamental accounting principles and analytical skills to process a Client’s accounting information completely and accurately
• 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 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