Accountant

Overview:

Pine Harbor Wood Products has been a trusted manufacturer of sheds, outdoor buildings, and DIY shed kits for over 40 years, serving Cape Cod, Massachusetts, and New England. Specializing in custom-built structures and outdoor living products, Pine Harbor combines craftsmanship and innovation to create versatile solutions for storage, lifestyle buildings, and outdoor decor. All products are designed and built at our Harwich facility.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Part-Time Accountant to join Pine Harbor, starting as soon as possible. This role is ideal for a professional who thrives in a flexible work environment, enjoys working independently, and has a passion for financial management. The position requires 20-25 hours per week with flexible scheduling.

Key Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable: Review, confirm, and process payments for bills. Ensure accounts are current and payments are made in a timely manner. Manage vendor relationships and credit applications.
• Accounts Receivable: Post incoming payments from customers. Handle bank deposits and track unpaid balances. Navigate lingering payments to ensure timely resolution.
• Bank Reconciliations: Perform regular bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy of all transactions. Credit card reconciliation to bank recons
• Monthly Reporting: Prepare monthly financial statements, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, along with budget vs. actual reports. Perform monthly close journals including prepaids, accruals, depreciation
• Financial Analysis: Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and areas for improvement, with a focus on gross margins and operating expenses.
• Payroll Processing: Process payroll; work with payroll service provider to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Tax Support: Pay monthly Sales & Use tax; provide documentation and support for the preparation of annual tax returns.
• Journal Entries: Prepare and post journal entries to record financial transactions in Quick Books Online; Process and record daily cash receipts, remote deposits and perform daily cash flow
• Fixed Asset Management: Maintain the fixed asset register and calculate depreciation.
• Inventory Management: Oversee inventory tracking and costing (if applicable).
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Assist in the preparation of the annual budget and periodic financial forecasts.
• Internal Controls: Assist in maintaining and improving internal controls to safeguard company assets.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with all applicable accounting standards, regulations, and legal requirements.
• Software Management: Manage and maintain accounting software (QuickBooks Online), including updates and troubleshooting.

Requirements

• Experience Level: 3 years of experience in accounting or bookkeeping, preferably with a small business.
•  Software Skills: Proficiency in QuickBooks Online and Microsoft Excel.
• Education Level: Associate's degree in Accounting or related field required; Bachelor's degree preferred. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred, but not required.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Organizational Skills: Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Independence: Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.