Accountant | Bookkeeper

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Clever Bee Academy

Accountant | Bookkeeper

Colts Neck, NJ
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    About the Role

    The Accountant | Bookkeeper plays a critical hands-on role in supporting the financial operations of the organization while partnering closely with the Controller on cash management, banking reconciliations, and month-end close. This role blends controller-level responsibilities with core accounting execution and team oversight. As Clever Bee continues to grow through expansion and acquisition, this position is expected to evolve into a key leadership role supporting broader financial strategy and integration efforts.

    Core Responsibilities

    Accounting Functions

    • Perform accountanting duties, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end and year-end close activities
    • Support and work alongside the Controller in reconciling and monitoring seven (7) bank accounts, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
    • Assist with cash flow management, including monitoring and coordinating accounts payable and accounts receivable activity
    • Support financial reporting, variance analysis, and internal controls
    • Ensure accuracy and compliance across general ledger activity

    Cash Management & Operations

    • Assist with daily and weekly cash movements, including payables, receivables, and funding transfers
    • Support cash forecasting and liquidity monitoring
    • Partner with leadership to ensure disciplined cash practices across entities

    Projects & Process Improvement

    • Support the transition of Accounts Payable from an external New York-based provider to an in-house function
    • Document and standardize AP processes during and after transition
    • Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, controls, and scalability across accounting operations

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
    • 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience
    • Strong understanding of GAAP and financial controls
    • Experience overseeing transactional teams (A/R, billing, data entry)
    • High attention to detail with strong organizational and follow-through skills
    • Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, growing organization