Bookkeeper Consulting

Academics West; New York (NY); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics West seeks a dedicated Bookkeeper Consultant to manage financial operations, including billing, payroll, and accounts management. This remote position is ideal for candidates with a BA in Finance or Accounting and at least 5 years of relevant experience. Join a mission-driven team focused on supporting students with learning and emotional challenges.

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Consultation

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in accounting or finance required.
• Fundamental knowledge of GAAP is essential.
• Deadline and detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Billing weekly and managing accounts receivables.
• Processing payroll and overseeing HR administration.
• Conducting reconciliations and ensuring accuracy of transactions.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Financial Statement Interpretation

Organizational Skills

Collaboration

Multitasking

Education

BA in Finance or Accounting

Tools

ADP Payroll Services

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

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Benefits:

• Consultation
• Flexible schedule

Academics West is a therapeutic school for students from 1st through 12th grade. Our students typically have a combination of learning issues and emotional challenges. We are founded on our Clinically Informed Academic model, which is the underpinning of our school.

Candidates applying for this position must be dedicated to our mission of helping children and their families. The applicant must have exceptional bookkeeping skills, be able to interpret financial statements, provide reports to the CEO, and seamlessly conduct day-to-day operations. This consultant would work with the CEO/Co-founder and interact with the Registrar, Director of Education, HR Generalist, and Admissions.

Responsibilities:

• Billing Weekly
• Accounts Receivables review and collections
• Accounts Payables
• Payroll and invoicing
• Processing all invoices via check or merchant services
• HR administration, payroll, 401k benefit oversight, healthcare benefits oversight
• Obtain primary financial data for accounting records
• Reconciliation - Check the accuracy of business transactions
• Perform data entry and administrative duties as needed
• Use accounting software to manage all financial data
• Liaise with accountant to provide financial data
• Collaborate with HR Generalist for payroll and other compensation needs

Qualifications:

• BA in Finance or Accounting
• Minimum of 5 years experience in accounting, finance, or related fields
• Fundamental knowledge of GAAP
• Strong knowledge of ADP Payroll Services
• Ability to use Xero or QuickBooks software
• Ability to prioritize and multitask
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to collaborate well with other staff
• Deadline and detail-oriented

This is a remote position.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industry

• Education