Accounting Specialist (Part-Time, Remote)
Company Overview: The hiring company is a leading service industry provider based in NY that prides themselves on delivering exceptional service and value to their clients across the country.
Position Overview: Our client is seeking an experienced Accounting Specialist to join their team on a part-time basis, approximately 20 hours per week. This position offers the flexibility to work remotely and the potential to grow into a full time position with greater responsibility.
Responsibilities:
- Generate and send out client invoices accurately and promptly.
- Process accounts receivable/payable and handle reconciliations.
- Manage and maintain accurate financial records and documentation.
- Working with third party accounting firm and potentially setting up new internal accounting platform
- Prepare financial reports, summaries, and other accounting documents as needed.
- Assist with month-end closing processes.
- Handle general bookkeeping duties and maintain financial accounts.
- Utilize accounting software for daily accounting tasks and reporting
- Processing of payroll using Paychex payroll software
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
- 8-10 years of relevant experience as a bookkeeper, preferably within a law firm or accounting firm.
- Strong proficiency with accounting software such as Odoo or Quickbooks. Experience with transitioning to new software platforms a plus.
- Experience with processing payroll and working with the HR side of the house.
- Proven ability to manage multiple responsibilities with accuracy and meet deadlines.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
Additional Information:
- Compensation: $30-35 per hour (equivalent to $62,400 - $72,800 annualized based on 20 hours per week), with potential for adjustment based on experience and skills. This position could potentially grow into a full-time role based on business needs and performance and the full time role could pay between $70-90K.
- Benefits: As a part-time employee, benefits such as health insurance may be negotiable based on full-time equivalency and company policy.
Application Process: Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter detailing their qualifications and experience in accounting, particularly highlighting their experience with Quickbooks or Odoo for accounting or Paychex for payroll within professional service industries.
The hiring company is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion within the workplace. We encourage all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, to apply.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 15 per week
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Do you have experience with Quickbooks or Odoo? If not, what accounting software do you have experience with and how many years have you used it?
- How many years of experience do you have working with outside vendors and third party accounting firms?
- How many years of experience do you have generating invoices and reconciling receipts?
- How many years of experience do you have processing payroll, with what program (i.e. Paychex), and for approximately how many employees?
- Do you have experience in a relevant position within the service sector (i.e. law firms, accounting firms, consulting firms, etc.)?
- Are you open to a part time remote position as outlined in the position description or are you only interested in a full time position?
- Are you open to the compensation outlined in the position description?
Education:
Experience:
- Microsoft Excel: 5 years (Preferred)
Work Location: Remote