Bookkeeper
American Institute for Economic Research • Part Time
Posted on Sun, Dec 21, 2025
Job Title
Bookkeeper
Location
Massachusetts, Berkshire County
FLSA Status
Non-exempt
Job Type
Part Time, M-F, 20-25 hours per week, remote. Onboarding must take place on-site at the Great Barrington, MA office. Initial training may be a combination of remote and on-site work.
About Us
Berkshire County Financial Services Firm is seeking an experienced bookkeeper.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
A bookkeeper supporting the Chief Financial Officer is responsible for maintaining accurate day-to-day financial records, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank & investment account reconciliations, and general ledger entries. The role assists the CFO by preparing routine financial reports, monitoring cash flow activity, organizing audit documentation, and ensuring transactions comply with internal controls and accounting policies. This position also helps streamline financial processes, respond to information requests, and provides dependable administrative and analytical support to enable timely and informed financial decision-making.
Preferred Qualifications
- Proven experience as a bookkeeper.
- Proficiency with QuickBooks Enterprise, MS Office & Excel.
- Understanding of accounting principles and practices.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Impeccable integrity.
Benefits
The pay rate for this role is $25-$30 per hour depending on experience. This part-time role is not currently eligible for company-sponsored benefits. Benefits eligibility is determined by scheduled hours and company policy.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk; use hands to finger, handle grasp or feel; and talk or hear. The employee must routinely lift and move equipment, run cables under desks and other normal office functions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.