Accountant Bookkeeper

Clever Bee Academy; Colts Neck Township (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Clever Bee Academy is seeking an Accountant | Bookkeeper to support its financial operations in Colts Neck Township, NJ. The role involves hands-on accounting duties, cash management, and collaboration with the Controller. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience. Key responsibilities include managing journal entries, reconciliations, and cash flow activities. The position offers growth opportunities as the company expands through acquisition.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience overseeing transactional teams (A/R, billing, data entry).

Responsibilities

• Perform accounting duties, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Assist with daily and weekly cash movements.
• Support the transition of Accounts Payable to in-house function.

Skills

GAAP understanding

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Cash flow management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

About the Role

The Accountant | Bookkeeper plays a critical hands‑on role in supporting the financial operations of the organization while partnering closely with the Controller on cash management, banking reconciliations, and month‑end close. This role blends controller‑level responsibilities with core accounting execution and team oversight. As Clever Bee continues to grow through expansion and acquisition, this position is expected to evolve into a key leadership role supporting broader financial strategy and integration efforts.

Core Responsibilities

Accounting Functions

• Perform accountanting duties, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and month‑end and year‑end close activities
• Support and work alongside the Controller in reconciling and monitoring seven (7) bank accounts, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Assist with cash flow management, including monitoring and coordinating accounts payable and accounts receivable activity
• Support financial reporting, variance analysis, and internal controls
• Ensure accuracy and compliance across general ledger activity

Cash Management & Operations

• Assist with daily and weekly cash movements, including payables, receivables, and funding transfers
• Support cash forecasting and liquidity monitoring
• Partner with leadership to ensure disciplined cash practices across entities

Projects & Process Improvement

• Support the transition of Accounts Payable from an external New York-based provider to an in‑house function
• Document and standardize AP processes during and after transition
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, controls, and scalability across accounting operations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial controls
• Experience overseeing transactional teams (A/R, billing, data entry)
• High attention to detail with strong organizational and follow‑through skills
• Comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, growing organization