Part-Time Accountant

Bookminders

Part-Time Accountant managing the accounting systems for small business and non-profit clients at Bookminders. Responsibilities include financial reporting, client meetings, and maintaining detailed billing information.

Posted 5/20/2026part-timePennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $25 - $50 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the accounting system for small business and non-profit clients
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
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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 online software, high-speed internet connection, reliable transportation (only applies in markets where onsite visits are required), and mobile phone required
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

A Flexible Schedule – Work part-time when it is convenient for you
Work from Home – The majority work will be performed from the comfort and convenience of your home office
A Team of Resources – 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
Career Development – Bookminders offers training programs for new hires as well as ongoing training for current employees.

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Hard Skills & Tools

accounting principlesanalytical skillstime and expense billingjob costingexpense allocationsfund accountingBoard Reportinggeneral ledger accounting softwareattention to detailprocedural improvements

Soft Skills

communication skillsindependenceprecisionrelationship buildingorganizational skills

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree