Bookkeeper

Job Description

Bookkeeper | Preschool West Nottingham Academy

The Tone:
This is a part-time role at Preschool West Nottingham Academy, located remotely. Preschool West Nottingham Academy is an early childhood learning community focused on providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for young children. The academy emphasizes age-appropriate curricula, social-emotional development, and strong family partnerships to support each child’s growth and prepare them for future academic success. This Bookkeeper role is critical for maintaining accurate, timely, and organized financial operations, ensuring the academy’s administrative functions uphold values of professionalism, reliability, and clear communication.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Part-time
• Location: Remote, United States
• Team: Collaborates with administrative staff; reports to leadership.
• Mission: Owns the accuracy and organization of all financial records to support the academy’s educational mission.
• Tech Stack: Accounting software

What You’ll Actually Do
• Record Transactions: Maintain accurate financial records by diligently recording daily transactions.
• Manage Entries: Prepare and post journal entries to ensure all financial activities are properly categorized and accounted for.
• Reconcile Accounts: Reconcile various accounts and assist with the comprehensive preparation of financial statements.
• Track Finances: Monitor income and expenses closely, consistently updating ledgers within accounting software.
• Process & Report: Manage all invoices, track payments, support budget monitoring, and prepare detailed financial reports for leadership.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Proficient in core bookkeeping and accounting principles for accurate financial recording.
• Experience: Previous experience in bookkeeping, accounting, or finance is required.
• Skills: Strong bookkeeping and journal entry skills for accurate transaction recording; ability to prepare, review, and interpret financial statements and related reports; proficiency with accounting software and basic finance concepts; exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple tasks; clear written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work independently.
• Bonus: Experience within education or nonprofit settings; relevant coursework or certification in accounting, bookkeeping, or finance.