Virtual: Part - Time Accountant ID-2520

December 3, 2024

We are actively seeking multiple individuals with a passion for numbers and the desire to find a flexible, part-time, and primarily virtual position. Join our team of highly-skilled, work-from-home accountants who support our small business and non-profit clients by managing every aspect of their day-to-day finances.

This unique position allows you to enjoy:

A Flexible Schedule– Work part-time when it is convenient for you to work, allowing you to use your accounting skills while supporting your life’s personal priorities.
A Team of Resources– While you will often work independently, you will be backed by a team of peers and leaders willing and able to answer questions and support other needs.
Scalable Earnings– Earnings are scalable based on performance and the volume of work completed. Most new employees choose to work 20 - 30 hours per week, averaging $25 - $35 per hour. After a year or so, the hourly wage is typically $35 - $50.
Career Development– Bookminders offers training programs for new hires as well as ongoing training for all employees. Bookminders' training programs are accredited for CPA continuing professional education.

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Job Responsibilities:

Manage the accounting system for small business and non-profit clients using QuickBooks and in accordance with Bookminders procedures:

Apply fundamental accounting principles and analytical skills to process a Client’s accounting information completely and accurately. Activities typically include, time and expense billing, job costing, expense allocations, fund accounting, programs and restricted funds tracking as well as comprehensive and customized Board Reporting.
Understand and apply Bookminders' Standards and Procedures, implement procedural or system improvements, and periodically review procedures to ensure Client accounts meet current standards.
Understand the Client’s business, what the Client (and Client’s accountant) needs from the accounting system, and how to implement Bookminders' service to provide the information they need.
Attend brief weekly meetings with the Client to discuss financials.
Track and report client billing information in a timely, accurate and consistent manner.
Build and maintain positive working relationships with assigned clients.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree required, accounting or business-related degree preferred
A minimum of five years of accounting or finance experience required
Must reside in the contiguous United States
Experience with general ledger accounting software required, QuickBooks preferred
Excellent communication and computer skills required
Ability to work independently with precision, a strong attention to detail and in accordance with Bookminders’ established standards and procedures required
Separate, dedicated home office space, a computer to access on-line software and high-speed internet connection, reliable transportation and a mobile phone required
Ability to attend orientation and monthly training and meetings at our office
Ability to attend client meetings (weekly or monthly) and trainings during normal business hours (Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm est) required

Virtual: Part - Time Accountant ID-2520

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Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

This is what this question poses: When do you focus and start working seriously? What are the hours you work optimally? Are you a night owl? A morning bird? Remote teams can be made up of people working on different shifts and around the world, so you won't necessarily be stuck in the 9-5 schedule if it's not for you...

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

When you're working on a remote team, there's no way to chat in the hallway between meetings or catch up on the latest project during an office carpool. Therefore, virtual communication will be absolutely essential to get your work done...

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

Many people want to work remotely because of the flexibility it allows. You can work anywhere and at any time of the day...

4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

With this question, companies are looking to see what equipment they may need to provide you with and to verify how aware you are of what remote working could mean for you physically and logistically...

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

Several years ago, I was working in a team to plan a big event. My supervisor made us all work as a team before the big day. One of our activities has been to find out how each of us processes information...

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

Or you may receive even more specific questions, such as: What's on your calendar? Do you plan blocks of time to do certain types of work? Do you have an open calendar that everyone can see?...

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

Just like your schedule, how you track files and other information is very important. After all, everything is digital!...

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

The day I watched Marie Forleo's film separating the important from the urgent, my life changed. Not all remote jobs start fast, but most of them are...

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

Just as communication is essential when working remotely, so is organization. Because you won't have those opportunities in the elevator or a casual conversation in the lunchroom, you should take advantage of the little time you have in a video or phone conference...

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?

This is a great question because it shows your comfort level with technology, which is very important for a remote worker because you will be working with technology over time...

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Virtual: Part - Time Accountant ID-2520

Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?

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