Part-Time Bookkeeper (Sage) - On-Site for Small Business

Express Employment International (US); Racine (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Express Employment is seeking a detail-oriented bookkeeper for a part-time, on-site role in Racine, Wisconsin. You will manage day-to-day accounting, including payables, receivables, budget tracking, and financial reporting using Sage.

The ideal candidate is experienced, organized, trustworthy, and comfortable working independently on roughly 16 hours per week with flexible scheduling within standard business hours.

Qualifications

• Proven bookkeeping or accounting experience, ideally with a small business or manufacturer.
• Proficiency with Sage accounting software.
• Solid understanding of cost accounting.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Trustworthy and comfortable handling confidential financial and business information.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills; able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable: enter and code vendor bills, schedule payments, and issue payments via check or electronic transfer
• Process accounts receivable: generate and send customer invoices, and track and follow up on outstanding balances
• Enter and reconcile daily financial transactions in Sage accounting software
• Enter sales and track payments
• Reconcile bank and credit card statements monthly
• Maintain and track the company budget; monitor spending against budget and flag variances for ownership
• Prepare regular financial reports for management review (e.g., profit & loss, balance sheet, cash flow, accounts receivable/payable aging)
• Maintain organized, accurate financial records and supporting documentation for tax and audit purposes
• Support payroll-related data entry and coordination with an outside payroll provider, as needed
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes
• Communicate with vendors, customers, and the company's outside accountant/CPA as needed

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

Cost accounting

Attention to detail

Trustworthy

Time management

Communication skills

Independent work

Tools

Sage accounting software

Job description

Express Employment is seeking a detail-oriented bookkeeper for a part-time, on-site role in Racine, Wisconsin. You will manage day-to-day accounting, including payables, receivables, budget tracking, and financial reporting using Sage.

The ideal candidate is experienced, organized, trustworthy, and comfortable working independently on roughly 16 hours per week with flexible scheduling within standard business hours.