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Job Title: Bookkeeper
Location: Hybrid Remote (1day in office) (Rockville, MD)
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $28.00 - $33.00 per hour
Expected Hours: 15-20 per week
Job Overview:
A confidential organization is seeking a detail-oriented, data-driven Bookkeeper based in the DMV area. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with 2-4 years of accounting experience or professional bookkeeping expertise. The Bookkeeper will ensure the accuracy of financial records while supporting the accounting department and will be responsible for processing accounts payable and receivable, reconciling credit card transactions, handling vendor and customer communications, and assisting with general accounting duties using cloud-based systems.
Responsibilities:
· Record, send, monitor, and ensure timely customer invoice collections.
· Process vendor bills, contracts, and refunds in the billing system.
· Maintain customer/vendor records, collect W9 forms.
· Perform weekly syncs between systems and correct sync errors.
· Assist with month-end close procedures and journal entries.
· Enter the annual budget into the accounting system.
· Perform monthly journal entries and accurately code credit card transactions.
· Review transactions for proper posting and accurate accrual dates.
· Analyze and process large volumes of financial data in Excel for accuracy.
· Bank reconciliations to merchant transactions.
· Organize and maintain electronic files.
· Collaborate with program directors, vendors, customers to complete tasks.
· Provide support for ad-hoc administrative projects.
· Manage accounting-related emails and respond to inquiries promptly.
· Process incoming mail, bills, and checks on a weekly basis.
· Prepare deposit slips and manage weekly bank deposits.
· Scan and log deposits into the virtual check log.
Qualifications:
- 2-4 years of accounting experience or professional Bookkeeper.
- Familiarity with QuickBooks Online, BILL or similar accounting software is a plus.
- Knowledge of merchant processors a plus (Authorize, Wordpress, Stripe, Square)
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Effective communication with team members, customers, and vendors.
- Knowledge of accounting principles and practices, including accounts payable and receivable, general ledger transactions.
Staff Relationships:
- Reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer.
Work Environment:
- Hybrid remote work with one day per week onsite in Rockville, MD.
- Flexible Remote Hours (15-20 hours per week)
- Training provided both onsite and virtually.
We look forward to welcoming a dedicated Bookkeeper who can contribute to our team's success through meticulous financial management and reporting expertise.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $28.00 - $35.00 per hour
Expected hours: 15 – 20 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid sick time
- Work from home
Experience:
- QuickBooks: 2 years (Required)
- Bill.com: 1 year (Required)
- Bank reconciliation: 1 year (Required)
- Credit Card Reconciliation: 1 year (Preferred)
- Microsoft Excel: 3 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Rockville, MD 20850 (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Rockville, MD 20850
Salary : $28 - $33