Part-time bookkeeper (full cycle accounting & client services)

Remote | 25-30 Hours per Week | Non-Exempt | $22 - $26/hour

Do you enjoy bringing order to financial data, closing the books accurately, and helping mission-driven organizations thrive? Missionwell is seeking a detail-oriented Full-Cycle Bookkeeper to support a portfolio of nonprofit and values-driven organizations. This is an opportunity to work remotely with a collaborative team while managing meaningful accounting work that directly supports organizations making a difference in their communities.

What You'll Do

As an Associate Accountant, you will:

• Manage the full accounting cycle from transaction entry through month-end close.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.
• Record and reconcile bank, credit card, loan, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Prepare and post journal entries, including payroll-related accounting.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes and financial reporting.
• Assist with cash flow tracking, budget-to-actual reporting, and restricted fund reporting.
• Maintain organized, audit-ready financial records and documentation.
• Partner with clients and internal team members to resolve issues, gather information, and improve processes.
• Support new client onboarding and accounting system setup.
• Coach and train junior bookkeeping staff as assigned.

This role offers opportunities to expand your nonprofit accounting expertise, mentor other bookkeeping professionals, and grow within a collaborative client services environment.

Why Missionwell?

At Missionwell, we partner with organizations that make a difference in their communities. We believe great accounting supports great missions. You'll join a supportive team that values collaboration, continuous learning, integrity, and exceptional client service.

Requirements

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who thrives in a remote environment, enjoys solving problems, takes pride in producing accurate financial work, and has experience working in cloud-based accounting systems, including QuickBooks Online and Bill.com.

Required Qualifications

• At least 1 year of full-cycle bookkeeping or accounting experience.
• Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close.
• Bookkeeping certification or equivalent education and experience.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online, Bill.com, and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and solid analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage priorities independently across multiple clients and deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with nonprofit organizations.
• Familiarity with fund, grant, or donor-restricted accounting.
• Experience supporting religious organizations is a plus.

What Success Looks Like

• Delivering accurate, audit-ready financial records.
• Meeting deadlines consistently.
• Maintaining strong internal controls and documentation.
• Building trusted relationships with clients and teammates.
• Helping improve processes and supporting team development.

Work Location

This is a fully remote position. Candidates must reside in one of the following states: California, Nevada, Arizona, Colorado, Montana, Tennessee, North Carolina, or Florida. Occasional local travel may be required. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. Missionwell is not able to sponsor employment visas for this position.

Compensation

$22.00-$26.00 per hour, depending on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and internal equity. This is a non-exempt position and is eligible for overtime compensation in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. Any offer of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Benefits and Perks

• Fully remote work environment
• Flexible scheduling
• Professional development opportunities
• Collaborative and supportive team culture
• Opportunity to work with mission-driven nonprofit organizations
• Paid sick leave and other benefits as applicable

Work Schedule

This role is 20 - 30 hours per week with flexible scheduling within normal business hours while maintaining responsiveness to clients and team needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Missionwell is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodation

Missionwell is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process. If you require an accommodation to participate in the application process, please let us know. This position primarily involves computer-based work in a remote office environment. Missionwell will provide reasonable accommodations to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Join Us

If you love bookkeeping, appreciate process and accuracy, and want your work to support organizations doing meaningful work in the world, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help organizations do their mission well while we do the rest.