Part Time Accountant/ Bookkeeper Job at Maverick Search Partners, Chicago, IL

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  • Maverick Search Partners
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

Remote Bookkeeper - Multi-Client Management

Location: Remote
Schedule: Core Business Hours (9 AM - 5 PM EST) Required

MUST BE US BASED
Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Remote Bookkeeper who thrives in a dynamic, multi-client environment. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting professional who can seamlessly manage multiple sets of company books simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and building strong client relationships.

Critical Requirements:

  • MUST be available during core business hours (9 AM - 5 PM EST) for real-time client collaboration
  • MUST have proven experience managing bookkeeping for multiple clients/entities simultaneously

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management & Reporting

  • Prepare accurate and timely financial reports and statements for multiple clients
  • Perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations
  • Compile and analyze financial statements to provide meaningful insights
  • Create ad-hoc reports tailored to various business needs and client requests
  • Conduct cyclical audits to ensure accuracy and compliance

Tax & Compliance Support

  • Prepare tax documents and supporting schedules
  • Maintain organized records for tax preparation and audit purposes
  • Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations

Strategic Financial Support

  • Manage budgeting and forecasting activities for multiple clients
  • Analyze financial periodicals and trends
  • Provide financial insights and recommendations to support business decision-making
  • Serve as a trusted financial advisor to clients

Client Relationship Management

  • Build and maintain strong, professional relationships with diverse clients
  • Communicate financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders
  • Respond promptly to client inquiries during business hours
  • Coordinate with clients on financial planning and reporting needs

Required Qualifications

Experience & Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required)
  • Proven experience managing bookkeeping for multiple clients or companies simultaneously (essential - not just one set of books)
  • Demonstrated ability to context-switch between different client books efficiently
  • Strong track record of accuracy in a fast-paced, multi-client environment

Technical Skills

  • QuickBooks Online proficiency (primary platform used)
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, financial modeling)
  • Fluency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Ability to quickly learn new accounting software as needed
  • Comfortable working in cloud-based platforms and collaboration tools

Core Competencies

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills - you'll interact with clients daily
  • Exceptional business acumen - ability to understand diverse industries and business models
  • Superior organizational abilities - managing multiple deadlines and priorities across clients
  • Analytical mindset - ability to interpret financial data and identify trends or issues
  • Detail-oriented - accuracy is non-negotiable when managing multiple entities
  • Self-motivated - comfortable working independently in a remote environment
  • Professional demeanor - you represent our firm to clients

Work Environment & Schedule

  • 100% Remote - work from anywhere with reliable internet
  • Core business hours (9 AM - 5 PM EST) required - flexibility outside these hours, but you must be available for client meetings and collaboration during this window
  • Fast-paced, collaborative team environment
  • Regular virtual team meetings and client check-ins
  • Professional development and training opportunities

Why Join This Team?

  • Work with diverse clients across multiple industries - no two days are the same
  • Collaborative and supportive team culture
  • Fully remote flexibility while maintaining professional structure
  • Opportunity to develop expertise across various business types
  • Growth potential and continued professional development
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package

To Apply

If you have experience successfully managing multiple client books simultaneously and are available during core business hours, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your resume highlighting your multi-client bookkeeping experience.

Not quite the right fit? We're always looking for talented accounting professionals. Feel free to share this opportunity with your network.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workforce.

Job Tags

Remote job, Full time, Part time, Work at office,

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