About Us: Acclarity is a premier accounting and advisory services firm providing a broad range of innovative financial and advisory solutions to businesses of all sizes. We help clients optimize financial operations, mitigate risk, and drive long-term value creation. As we continue to grow, we are building our network of experienced bookkeeping professionals who can support the day-to-day financial operations of our clients as needs arise.

Position Overview: The Bookkeeping Consultant is responsible for planning, executing, and maintaining core bookkeeping functions for our clients, ensuring accuracy and reliability in their financial records. This is a part-time, hourly W-2 consulting role offering flexible, project-based work for exceptional accounting professionals who value a collaborative environment, quality assignments, and work-life balance. Hours will vary based on client demand and engagement needs.

This role is ideal for professionals who bring a high degree of technical competency along with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. A successful candidate will have proven experience, confidence, and decisiveness — problem solvers, self-starters, and highly organized individuals will flourish in this position. We look for professionals who are confident, passionate, adaptable, solutions-oriented, and self-motivated.

The role will be based in Columbus, OH. Onsite work and travel to client locations may be required based on engagement needs.

Key Responsibilities:

Bookkeeping & Client Delivery

• Plan, execute, and maintain all bookkeeping functions for clients, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and reconciliations.
• Implement bookkeeping best practices and maintain a high level of accuracy in recording transactions, processing information, and reconciling accounts.
• Identify and implement business process improvements for clients.
• Develop thorough documentation and deliverables.
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree or equivalent job experience.
• Seven-plus years of experience in bookkeeping or accounting.
• In-depth understanding of core bookkeeping functions such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, and reconciliations.
• Strong time management and organizational skills, with the ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
• Highly effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with accounting software, such as QuickBooks.
• Comfort asking questions to get answers, and the capacity to adapt to new and changing technology and software.
• Ability to make progress on ill-defined or unclear projects, take direction, and apply it across different situations.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a passion and commitment to providing quality client service.

What We Offer

• Flexible, project-based, part-time hourly scheduling during normal business hours, with hours varying based on client demand.
• Part-time W-2 employment, with the potential for hours to increase based on client and business needs.
• Competitive compensation.
• Access to benefits, including 401(k) with matching, health insurance, paid time off, and professional development assistance, based on eligibility and plan terms.
• A collaborative, supportive team environment that respects work-life balance.

If you are an experienced bookkeeping professional interested in future project-based opportunities with Acclarity, we would welcome the opportunity to connect and learn more about your background. Join our team and make a direct impact on our clients’ success and our firm’s growth.