Part - Time Accountant Job at Bookminders, Austin, TX

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  • Bookminders
  • Austin, TX

Job Description

Part-Time, Remote-First Accountant

Please Note: We’re fortunate to receive interest from many talented applicants. To be fair and thorough, only those whose experience aligns with our role requirements and score within the qualifying range on our preliminary assessments will be invited to schedule an initial phone screening. These screenings are typically set about one month after application. Thank you for your patience as we carefully review each application.

This unique position allows you to enjoy:

  • 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. 
  • Work from Home – The majority work will be performed from the comfort and convenience of your home office. 
  • 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.
  • Scalable Earnings – Earnings are scalable based on performance and the volume of work completed. Most new employees choose to work 20 - 30 hours per week, averaging $25 - $25 per hour. After a year or so, the hourly wage is typically $35 - $50 per hour.
  • 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.

Job 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 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.

Job 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
  • 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, high-speed internet connection, reliable transportation (only applies in markets where onsite visits are required), and mobile phone required
  • May be requested to attend meetings with referral partners and annual client events
  • 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

Bookminders is the place where work-life balance is the rule, not the exception!

Check out our Applicant FAQ and Employee Testimonials pages to learn more.  Read about our 12 key Culture Badges earned as part of the Top Workplaces survey!

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Job Tags

Hourly pay, Work at office, Local area, Remote work, Work from home, Home office, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours,

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