Accounting Associate ( Hybrid )

Join Our Team as a Part-Time Accounting Associate! Location: Hybrid – Primarily remote, local to Frederick, MD - within 20 minutes Schedule: Approximately 20 hours per week, core daytime hours 9am-3pm with flexibility Pay: $25/hour Looking for a part-time opportunity that fits your schedule while keeping your accounting skills sharp? We’re seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Accounting Associate to join our team and help manage the day-to-day accounting operations without committing to full-time hours. What You’ll Do Oversee accounts receivable processes, including cash entries, customer invoicing, account setup/registrations, deposits, collections coordination, and collaboration with Sales and Customer Success. Support accounts payable processes, including bill entry, vendor onboarding, W-9 management. Manage payroll process under the guidance of the Accounting Manager and in coordination with internal stakeholders, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and proper documentation. Oversee the daily flow of accounting communications, including monitoring the accounting inbox and incoming mail, to ensure timely handling of invoices, inquiries, payroll notices, and other communications. Assist with month-end and year-end close activities, including reconciliations, reporting support, and related accounting tasks. Create and maintain spreadsheets, reports, and tracking tools to support analysis, reconciliations, and operational visibility. Prepare documentation and support activities related to audits, tax filings, compliance requirements, and special projects. Contribute to process improvements and help optimize accounting workflows and system integrations, including QuickBooks, Bill.com, and related tools. Skills & Attributes: Tech-forward, computer savvy, and comfortable learning new systems. Organized, analytical, and detail oriented. Collaborative, proactive, and a strong problem solver. Professional and discreet when handling confidential information. Adaptable to a dynamic, changing work environment. Education & Experience: 1–3 years of experience in an accounting/bookkeeping. Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook). Experience with QuickBooks Desktop and Bill.com is preferred Knowledge of accrual-based accounting is a plus. Strong written and verbal communication skills with a professional interpersonal style. Ability to prioritize, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines effectively. If you’re a motivated professional looking for a flexible, part-time opportunity in accounting, we’d love to hear from you! Why Join Us? iHire has been named one of Inc. Magazine’s Best Workplaces for five consecutive years, making us an employer of choice. With offices in Frederick, MD, and Angola, IN, we offer unique employee perks and a vibrant organizational culture driven by a shared mission and mutual respect. We are a growth-focused company that embraces our core values of being transparent, collaborative, accountable, innovative, committed, optimistic, and inclusive. We pride ourselves on offering an inclusive and supportive work environment, where you can thrive both professionally and personally. DEI Statement: Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our clients and communities. We strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, people of all ages, and veterans to apply. We are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds and perspectives. EOE Statement: We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Employment Type: Part Time Years Experience: 1 - 3 years Salary: $25 - $27 Hourly Bonus/Commission: No