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Part time Accountant/Bookkeeper
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What they do
An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
$69,458 / year median in Mississippi
-15% projected decline
Job Description
Part time Accountant/Bookkeeper at The Lynch Law Firm, PLLC Part time Accountant/Bookkeeper at The Lynch Law Firm, PLLC in Olive Branch, Mississippi Posted in about 13 hours ago.
Type:
part-time We have an immediate need for a highly detail-oriented part-time accountant or bookkeeper to provide billing and accounting support for an established company in the inland marine industry. This is a hands-on role for someone who is exceptionally organized, meticulous, and comfortable working with detailed financial and operational information. A significant part of the position involves preparing and maintaining customer billing based on vessel activity, contracts, supporting documentation, and information generated through the company's operating systems. Training in the industry will be provided, but prior experience with Sage and/or Quickbooks Enterprise is essential for this position. Accuracy and follow-through are extremely important. We are looking for someone who takes ownership of the details, keeps good records, and makes sure nothing gets missed. Responsibilities Prepare and process customer invoices Maintain billing records and supporting documentation Review vessel activity and operational information needed for billing Track recurring and outstanding billing items to ensure they are completed timely Maintain billing and accounting spreadsheets Reconcile information between operational records, invoices, and accounting systems Organize and maintain electronic supporting documentation Assist with accounts receivable tracking and related follow-up Enter and maintain information in Sage 50 Work with TowWorks and other industry-specific operational records Identify missing or inconsistent information and follow up to resolve discrepancies Assist with other bookkeeping and accounting projects as needed Who We're Looking For The right person is someone who genuinely enjoys detailed accounting and bookkeeping work and takes pride in getting things right.
You should be:
Extremely detail-oriented and accurate Dependable and consistent Comfortable managing recurring tasks without allowing items to fall through the cracks Able to work independently once processes and expectations are established Comfortable working with spreadsheets and detailed supporting documentation Willing to investigate discrepancies rather than simply passing them along Organized enough to manage work that may remain open while waiting on information from others Comfortable communicating with company personnel when additional information is needed Preferred Experience Prior bookkeeping, accounting, billing, or accounts receivable experience Experience with Sage 50 or similar accounting software Strong Excel skills Experience in transportation, marine, logistics, construction, or another operationally intensive industry is helpful but not required TowWorks experience would be a significant plus, but is not required A CPA license or accounting degree is not required. Practical experience, attention to detail, reliability, and good accounting instincts are more important. Schedule This is a part-time position . We expect the role to require approximately 20 hours per week , although hours may vary somewhat depending on billing cycles and workload. There is some flexibility in scheduling, but the work must be performed consistently and billing deadlines must be met. How to Apply Please submit a resume along with a brief description of your bookkeeping, billing, or accounting experience. If you have experience with Sage 50, TowWorks, marine transportation, or similar operational accounting environments, please include that as well.