Bookkeeper (P/T)

The Brand Guild, a full-service communications agency with offices in Washington, D.C., and New York, is looking for a detail-oriented and enthusiastic bookkeeper to join our team in a flexible, part-time capacity.

Working directly with the EVP of Operations, this individual will manage the agency’s AR/AP needs and help streamline accounting practices. This role is ideal for someone looking for meaningful, part-time work that fits around other commitments. If you're a numbers whiz who thrives on organization and efficiency, we’d love to hear from you!

What We Offer:

• Flexible schedule (approximately 20-25 hours per week)
• Hybrid work environment (minimum one day per week in our D.C. office, with the rest remote)
• A collaborative, supportive team and employee-centric company culture 
• An amazing client roster of purpose-driven brands doing meaningful work

You Are Someone Who:

• Finds joy in numbers and working in budgets 
• Is a lover of process (and improving upon processes that work to make them better)
• Is very organized and detail oriented with top-notch time management skills
• Works hard and more importantly, works smart
• Is extremely professional – able to establish a rapport and communicate with all levels of an organization and its clients, from executives to junior staff
• Is extremely poised – able to handle sensitive financial information with utmost discretion
• Is fun loving (there is no lack of fun here)

You Will:

• Manage Accounts Payable including all bills, vendor payments, employee expenses and client reimbursable expenses 
• Manage Accounts Receivable including sending client invoices for services and reimbursable expenses, reconciling event and media buy budgets, tracking payments received, and conducting A/R follow-ups 
• Manage bank and business credit accounts and all employee cards 
• Maintain subsidiary accounts (QuickBooks) including verifying, allocating and posting transactions including deposits, checks, and all debit and credit card transactions. 
• Maintain general ledger, company P&L and Balance Sheet with support from the EVP of Operations
• Manage W9 retrieval in conjunction with the team and send 1099s to qualifying vendors on an annual basis 

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a finance, accounting or bookkeeping role, agency experience a plus 
• Bachelor’s/Associate’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration preferred
• Knowledge of accounting principles, practices and procedures, with proficiency in QuickBooks and other relevant accounting platforms a plus 
• Professional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and the humility to ask for help when needed
• Self-motivated, proactive team player

The Brand Guild is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, veteran status, religion, or any other characteristic protected by laws or regulations. Should you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability during the hiring process, please send an email to careers@thebrandguild.com.