Bookkeeper

MaineGuide; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Paid time off

Employee discount

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Fedco Seeds Cooperative is seeking a detail-oriented Part-Time Bookkeeper to join our Finance team in Clinton, Maine. The role requires accuracy, strong bookkeeping experience, and the ability to work independently with deadlines.

This position offers 20 hours per week, in-person with potential for a hybrid setup after onboarding, and a competitive hourly pay of $25.00. You’ll support routine accounting tasks and month-end activities in a mission-driven cooperative.

Qualifications

• 3+ years bookkeeping/accounting experience
• Proficiency in double-entry bookkeeping
• Experience with reconciliations (bank, card, payroll)
• Accounts payable/receivable and payroll experience
• ERP software experience; Acumatica is a plus
• Excel/spreadsheet skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to meet deadlines and work independently
• Strong organization and communication
• Professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality
• Experience collaborating across departments

Responsibilities

• Maintain general ledger and records
• Record journal entries and financial transactions
• Perform reconciliations (bank, payroll, balance sheet)
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Support payroll processing and recordkeeping
• Assist month-end close and financial reporting
• Prepare spreadsheets and financial reports
• Ensure records are accurate and compliant
• Collaborate with Finance to resolve discrepancies
• Support other bookkeeping needs as they arise

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

Double-entry

Reconciliations

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Payroll

ERP software

Acumatica

Excel skills

Detail oriented

Independent work

Organization

Communication

Confidentiality

Cross-dept experience

Tools

Accounting software

ERP systems

Job description

Part-Time Bookkeeper – Fedco Seeds Cooperative

Location: Clinton, Maine Schedule: 20 hours per week, Monday–Friday Pay: $25.00 per hour Work Location: In person in Clinton, Maine, with the potential for a hybrid schedule after successful onboarding and training

About the Position

Fedco Seeds Cooperative is looking for an experienced, dependable, and detail-oriented Part-Time Bookkeeper to join our Finance team.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with numbers, values accuracy and organization, and would like to be part of a unique, mission-driven cooperative. You will work closely with our Finance team to help maintain accurate financial records and support Fedco's day-to-day accounting operations.

What You'll Do

• Maintain accurate accounting records and general ledger activity
• Record journal entries and other financial transactions
• Perform bank, credit card, payroll, balance sheet, and other account reconciliations
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Support payroll processing and related recordkeeping
• Assist with month-end close and financial reporting
• Prepare spreadsheets, account analyses, and financial reports
• Help ensure financial records are accurate, organized, and maintained in accordance with established accounting practices
• Work closely with the Finance team to identify and resolve discrepancies
• Support other bookkeeping and accounting needs as they arise

What We're Looking For

• At least 3 years of bookkeeping, accounting, or similar financial experience
• Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping, debits and credits, journal entries, and general ledger accounting
• Experience with bank and account reconciliations
• Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll
• Experience using accounting or ERP software; Acumatica experience is a plus but not required
• Strong Excel or spreadsheet skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage recurring deadlines and work independently
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• High degree of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality
• Experience working with multiple departments or business units is a plus

Schedule & Hybrid Work Opportunity

This position will initially be in person at our Clinton, Maine location while the new employee becomes familiar with Fedco, our Finance team, and our accounting systems.

Once training is complete and the employee is comfortable and successful in the role, there may be an opportunity to transition to a hybrid work schedule. Regular in-person work in Clinton will still be part of the position.

The position is approximately 20 hours per week, with flexibility Monday through Friday within our normal business hours of 9:00 AM–5:00 PM.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Benefits include:

• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Employee discount

About Fedco

Fedco Seeds is a cooperative seed and garden supply company based in Clinton, Maine. Since 1978, we have served gardeners, growers, farmers, and orchardists while staying committed to our cooperative values and the people and communities we serve.

If you are an experienced bookkeeper looking for a flexible part-time position where your work will make a real difference.

Job Type: Part-time Pay: $25.00 per hour Expected hours: 20 per week Work Location: In person in Clinton, Maine, with the potential for a hybrid schedule after successful onboarding and training.

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person