Accounting & Administrative Assistant

Barefoot Books; Concord (NH); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working culture

Friendly working environment

Personal medical and dental benefits

Paid holidays and personal time off

Opportunities for growth and mentorship

Job summary

A leading children's book publisher in Concord, NH is seeking an Accounting & Administrative Assistant. You will support the finance and operations teams, manage office functions, and process invoices. The ideal candidate has strong analytical and communication skills, a passion for children's literature, and experience in a bookkeeping role. This position offers a hybrid work environment, benefits, and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Experience and interest in an accounting and/or bookkeeping finance role.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently.

Responsibilities

• Handle office management and finance functions like processing invoices.
• Support the company’s sales goals.
• Ensure clear communication and positive energy with colleagues.

Skills

Spreadsheet and analytical skills

Proficiency with Google Suite

Experience in accounting/bookkeeping

Attention to detail

Strong organization skills

Outstanding communication skills

Job description

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We are an award-winning, independent, women-owned and run, children’s book publisher based in Concord, MA. Founded by two mothers in England in 1992, our mission is to open children’s hearts, minds and worlds through global stories and art. In 2017, we were named by Forbes as one of the 25 Best Small Companies in America and recognized as the standard for excellence in children’s books.

We are also a creative, passionate and driven team who love coming to work and making the best possible children’s books on the market, with a team of the best possible people.

Role and Responsibilities:

Reporting to our Accounting Manager, the Accounting & Administrative Assistant will work collaboratively with colleagues in the finance and operations teams, and across the business to support the company’s sales goals. You'll be a versatile force, handling everything from general office management to critical finance functions like processing invoices with precision, accounts payable and reconciling bank statements.

This role requires agility and a knack for multitasking in a high-volume workflow, balancing administrative and accounting duties while ensuring clear communication and positive energy with colleagues.

We are looking for:

• A positive attitude and an infectious excitement for children’s books and Barefoot’s mission;
• Excellent spreadsheet and analytical skills and proficiency with Google Suite, Outlook and related programs, with familiarity and ability to use AI tools to enhance productivity;
• Experience and interest in an accounting and/or bookkeeping finance role;
• An innate attention to detail, strong organization and execution skills;
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment;
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently;
• Outstanding oral, written communication and interpersonal skills.

We offer:

• A flexible, hybrid working culture, with 3 days in the office highly encouraged;
• A friendly, welcoming and inclusive working environment;
• Team gatherings, lunch and learns, and volunteer opportunities;
• A salary of $40,000 per annum, with potential for profit sharing bonus;
• Personal medical and dental benefits;
• Participation in the company’s 401k plan;
• Paid holidays, sick and personal time off;
• Paid Winter Break between Christmas Day and New Year’s Da y;
• Opportunities for growth and mentorship.

As a publisher whose core values focus on respect for the world’s diversity and opening doors to underrepresented voices within the publishing industry, we strongly encourage candidates of color to apply.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

To apply, please email your resume and covering letter explaining your interest in the position to [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

• Industries

  Book and Periodical Publishing

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