Remote Accounting Associate

Quick Start; New York (NY); Remote; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Fully remote work

Equipment provided

Job summary

QuickStart Accounting Services is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Accounting Associate for a remote, part-time role based in the United States. You will support nonprofit clients with bookkeeping, month-end close, and financial reporting while working independently in a trusted, flexible environment.

You should have hands-on QuickBooks experience, strong Excel skills, and a proven ability to manage deadlines.

Qualifications

• Hands-on QuickBooks experience required or preferred.
• Strong Excel skills and data organization abilities.
• Previous bookkeeping/accounting experience in a professional setting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records and reconcile accounts.
• Prepare monthly close and financial reports for nonprofit clients.
• Process accounts payable/receivable and payroll tasks.
• Communicate with clients professionally and manage workflow.

Skills

QuickBooks proficiency

Excel proficiency

Accounting experience

Attention to detail

Independence

Reliability

Organization

Professional communication

Remote work readiness

Tools

QuickBooks Online/Desktop

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Position Overview

Now Hiring: Remote Accounting AssociatePart-Time | Remote – U.S. Based | $25–$35 per Hour

Love Accounting, Value Flexibility, and Thrive Working Independently?

QuickStart Accounting Services is looking for a dependable, detail-oriented Accounting Associate to support our growing portfolio of nonprofit clients. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who takes pride in accurate work, enjoys solving problems independently, and wants the flexibility of a remote, part-time role.

At QuickStart, we help nonprofit organizations maintain accurate financial records and manage their accounting needs so they can focus on making a difference. We’re looking for someone who shares our commitment to reliability, professionalism, and exceptional client service.

We’re not looking for someone who needs to be micromanaged. We’re looking for someone we can trust to take ownership, manage their workload, meet deadlines, and get things done.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay: $25–$35 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.
• Flexible schedule: Part-time hours with flexibility in how you organize your work.
• Room for more hours: Approximately 20–30 hours per week may be available for a highly skilled, efficient, and independent professional.
• Fully remote work: Work from anywhere within the United States.
• Equipment provided: Laptop and any necessary hardware setup to help you work effectively.
• A supportive remote environment: Join a small, collaborative team that values trust, clear communication, flexibility, and quality work.
• Meaningful work: Support nonprofit organizations by helping them maintain sound financial records and fulfill their missions.

What You’ll Do

Accounting & Bookkeeping

• Maintain accurate financial records using QuickBooks Online and/or QuickBooks Desktop.
• Categorize transactions, reconcile bank and credit card accounts, and review balance sheet accounts.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
• Maintain organized financial documentation and investigate discrepancies.

Financial Reporting & Month-End Close

• Assist with monthly closing procedures and prepare accurate financial reports.
• Track expenses across program, administrative, and fundraising categories.
• Support grant accounting, restricted-fund tracking, and nonprofit financial reporting.
• Assist with year-end reporting and annual audit preparation.

Payroll & Reconciliations

• Assist with payroll processing, verification, and reconciliations.
• Review payroll allocations and related liabilities.
• Maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive financial and employee information.

Client Communication & Workflow Management

• Communicate professionally with clients to obtain missing information and address accounting questions.
• Monitor deadlines, follow up on outstanding items, and keep team members informed.
• Identify potential issues proactively and resolve discrepancies whenever possible.
• Maintain accurate records of completed work and follow established procedures.

What We’re Looking For

• Hands-on QuickBooks experience: Proficiency in QuickBooks Online or QuickBooks Desktop is required. Experience with both is a plus.
• Strong Excel skills: Comfortable working with spreadsheets, organizing financial data, and reviewing information accurately.
• Accounting experience: Previous experience in bookkeeping, accounting, or a similar role, with a solid understanding of reconciliations, financial transactions, and basic financial reporting.
• Exceptional attention to detail: You catch inconsistencies, verify your work, and take accuracy seriously.
• High level of independence: You can manage recurring accounting tasks, prioritize competing deadlines, and complete your work without constant direction.
• Reliability and accountability: You follow through on commitments, communicate proactively, and can be trusted to manage confidential financial information.
• Strong organizational skills: You keep records up to date, track outstanding items, and maintain an orderly workflow.
• Professional communication: You’re comfortable communicating with clients, asking the right questions, and following up when information is missing.
• Remote work readiness: You have a reliable internet connection and can work effectively from a home office anywhere in the United States.

Who Will Thrive in This Role?

You’ll be a great fit if you’re the kind of accounting professional who:

• Takes ownership of your work and doesn’t wait to be reminded of deadlines.
• Can look at a reconciliation or financial discrepancy and investigate the issue independently.
• Knows when to make a decision and when to ask for clarification or elevate a concern.
• Values flexibility but understands that client deadlines and accuracy are non-negotiable.
• Enjoys working with a small team where trust, initiative, and dependability matter.

Experience supporting nonprofit organizations, including grant accounting, restricted funds, program expense allocations, or audit preparation, is a plus.

Pay Range

USD $25.00 - USD $35.00 /Hr.