Bookkeeper / Administrative Assistant

Gilder Search Group; Milwaukee, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Gilder Search Group is seeking a Bookkeeper / Administrative Assistant in Milwaukee, WI. This part-time role (20–30 hours weekly) focuses on back-office accounting operations with no customer contact, offering a stable routine for a mid‑ or senior‑level financial professional.

You will handle bank reconciliations, order and expense entry, and general ledger maintenance, working independently in a focused environment. The position suits a detail-oriented self-starter seeking flexible weekdays.

Qualifications

• Experience with G/L entries, reconciliations, and data entry.
• Ability to operate with high accuracy in a quiet, focused environment.
• Proficiency with financial software and furniture management tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform bank reconciliations across multiple accounts.
• Enter invoices, orders, and expenses and maintain ledgers.
• Prepare and post general ledger entries.

Skills

Strong attention to detail

Independent work ethic

Accurate data entry

Tools

Furniture management software

General financial systems

Job description

Job Title: Bookkeeper / Administrative Assistant

Position Type: Part-Time (20–30 hours per week)

Schedule: Three days per week (No Saturdays or Sundays)

Competitive Pay

Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Bookkeeper / Administrative Assistant to support core back-office accounting operations. This position is strictly behind the scenes and will not be involved in customer contact.

This role is ideal for a retired CFO, senior accountant, or seasoned financial executive looking for a stable, predictable routine without the stress of managing clients or full-time corporate hours. You will focus entirely on order entry, bank reconciliations, general ledger management, and financial balancing.

Key Responsibilities

• Bank Reconciliations: Perform regular bank reconciliations across multiple accounts, including reconciliations processed within our furniture management system.
• Order & Expense Entry: Process and accurately enter invoice order data, daily general ledger invoices, merchandise records, and business expenses.
• General Ledger: Prepare, post, and maintain general ledger entries.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: Proven accounting background with deep knowledge of G/L entries, reconciliations, and transactional data entry.
• Skills: High accuracy in data entry, strong attention to detail, and comfort working independently in a focused, low-distraction environment.
• Systems: Ability to quickly learn and navigate proprietary furniture management software and standard financial systems.

Schedule & Work Environment

• Hours: 20 to 30 hours per week.
• Days: Flexible (Weekdays Only)
• Environment: Fully back-office / administrative (no customer calls, sales support, or public interaction).