Bookkeeper (QuickBooks & Treasury Focus)

Edly Student Loans; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Edly is seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to manage day-to-day bookkeeping in QuickBooks and assist our treasury function in keeping funds flowing between investors and partner schools. The role supports external tax preparers and ensures audit-ready records in a regulated financial services setting.

Ideal candidates have 2–4+ years in bookkeeping, strong QuickBooks skills (Online preferred), and solid accounting fundamentals. A related degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• 2-4+ years of professional bookkeeping experience required.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks (QuickBooks Online preferred) is required.
• Solid understanding of fundamental accounting principles, including double-entry bookkeeping, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Experience supporting balance sheet and income statement preparation.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage recurring deadlines (funding cycles, month-end close, tax deadlines).
• Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred, or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate, up-to-date books in QuickBooks, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger entries, and bank/credit card reconciliations.
• Support the treasury function by helping process and track incoming investor funding and outgoing disbursements to partner schools for student loan funding.
• Monitor cash movements to ensure funding draws, school disbursements, and loan fundings are recorded accurately and on schedule.
• Assist in reconciling treasury and bank accounts.
• Support tax preparation by organizing financial records, compiling schedules, and responding to requests from external accountants or tax preparers.
• Help maintain accurate documentation and audit trails for all financial transactions, in line with company policy and regulatory requirements.
• Support ad hoc financial reporting and special projects as requested by the Controller or Finance leadership.

Skills

QuickBooks

Excel/Google Sheets

Double-entry bookkeeping

Attention to detail

Documentation & audit trails

Education

Accounting degree

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Google Sheets

Job description

Edly is seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to manage day-to-day bookkeeping in QuickBooks and assist our treasury function in keeping funds flowing between investors and partner schools. The role supports external tax preparers and ensures audit-ready records in a regulated financial services setting.

Ideal candidates have 2–4+ years in bookkeeping, strong QuickBooks skills (Online preferred), and solid accounting fundamentals. A related degree is preferred.