Bookkeeper

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

The Part-Time Bookkeeper is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the firm’s day-to-day accounting operations. This role performs a variety of bookkeeping functions, including accounts payable and receivable, invoice preparation, project hour entry, bank and credit card reconciliations, account tracking, and the organization and maintenance of financial documentation.

This position is also responsible for maintaining up-to-date time and billing records for all team members, including the accurate entry and management of data within the firm’s consulting software system to ensure timely invoicing and reliable project financial reporting.

The Part-Time Bookkeeper works closely with leadership to monitor outstanding invoices and payments, ensure the accuracy of financial data, and support the preparation of information needed for budgeting, tax filing, and other financial processes.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage sensitive financial information with a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality. This position plays a key role in maintaining the financial integrity of the firm and may also provide general administrative and office support as needed.

Key Responsibilities

Bookkeeping & Data Entry Support

• Enter and track staff project hours
• Process project manager billing edits
• Prepare draft invoices for review
• Enter and process payroll labor data
• Record tax entries and payroll-related transactions
• Assist with bank account reconciliation
• Enter and adjust journal entries
• Assign financial entries to appropriate projects and cost centers
• Process accounts payable entries and payments
• Maintain organized financial records to support accounting and auditing needs

Administrative Support

• Assist with proposal assembly, contract documentation, and submission processes
• Maintain organized electronic and physical filing systems
• Monitor shared inboxes and route communications appropriately
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive business and client information
• Perform general office administrative duties as needed

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree in business administration, accounting, or related field preferred
• Minimum 2–3 years administrative or bookkeeping experience, preferably in a professional services or consulting environment
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Experience with data entry, invoicing systems, or accounting software preferred
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a part-time work environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to handle confidential financial and client information with discretion
• Self-motivated, dependable, and comfortable working independently
• Professional demeanor and strong client-service mindset
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for occasional errands or local travel

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Frequent use of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in a professional office environment
• Occasional standing, walking, bending, or reaching
• Ability to lift and carry up to 15–30 pounds (e.g., files, office supplies, boxes of materials)
• Ability to navigate a standard office environment, including climbing stairs
• Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Eligibility Conditions

• Part-Time (approx. 10-15 hours a week) employment required
• Offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of medical/physical and drug testing.

Join a legacy of environmental excellence — where your work shapes the future.
For more than 50 years, The Lomax Consulting Group (TLCG) has been a trusted leader in environmental consulting, known for delivering smart, sustainable solutions across the tri-state area and beyond. With over 3,000 projects completed — from local land use plans to international infrastructure initiatives — we combine scientific expertise with strategic insight to guide projects through complex environmental and regulatory landscapes.

Company Description

Join a legacy of environmental excellence — where your work shapes the future.\r\nFor more than 50 years, The Lomax Consulting Group (TLCG) has been a trusted leader in environmental consulting, known for delivering smart, sustainable solutions across the tri-state area and beyond. With over 3,000 projects completed — from local land use plans to international infrastructure initiatives — we combine scientific expertise with strategic insight to guide projects through complex environmental and regulatory landscapes.