Bookkeeper Bookkeeping/Accounting Part-time

Job Description
Job Description Aspen Fiber Networks is seeking a detail-oriented, organized, and growth-minded Bookkeeper to help lead and strengthen the company’s day-to-day accounting operations. This role is designed for a professional who is evolving beyond a traditional bookkeeping function and is ready to take on team leadership, workflow accountability, and expanded financial oversight.
The Bookeeper will be responsible for overseeing the core accounting support functions, improving process consistency, maintaining accurate financial records, and helping ensure timely reporting, billing, collections, vendor processing, and coordination with the company’s external CPA. This role plays an important part in supporting operational stability, financial discipline, and scalable growth.
Responsibilities
Accounts Receivable Oversight
Supervise and support A/R processes, including customer onboard billing setup, invoice accuracy, collections follow-up, and payment posting
Help maintain strong receivables controls and aging management
Review customer account activity for discrepancies and assist in resolving billing issues
Monitor collection efforts and support timely cash flow improvement
Accounts Payable Oversight
Supervise A/P processes, including vendor onboarding, invoice entry, coding, purchase documentation, and payment workflow coordination
Help ensure invoices are entered accurately and processed in a timely manner
Maintain organized vendor files and support internal purchasing controls
Review transactions for completeness, supporting documentation, and coding consistency
Financial Controls and Reporting
Assist in maintaining accurate accounting records and organized supporting documentation
Support reporting workflows for sales, cost of goods sold, and budget validation
Prepare and review aging reports, transaction summaries, and internal accounting schedules
Help identify coding issues, reporting gaps, and process inefficiencies
Promote consistency in accounting procedures and internal controls
Tax and CPA Coordination
Coordinate with the company’s external CPA for federal tax filings and accounting support needs
Assist with gathering records, preparing schedules, and maintaining organized tax-related documentation
Support sales tax and other recurring reporting and filing requirements as assigned
Help ensure records are audit-ready and CPA-ready throughout the year
Team Leadership and Process Management
Provide day-to-day supervision and accountability for accounting support workflows
Help train, guide, and support accounting staff as the department grows
Assist leadership in developing improved processes, controls, and standard operating procedures
Track deadlines and ensure timely completion of recurring accounting tasks
Foster a culture of accuracy, responsiveness, accountability, and continuous improvement

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in bookkeeping, accounting operations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, or related financial administration
• Prior experience in a lead, senior, or supervisory accounting support role preferred
• Strong understanding of A/R, A/P, reconciliations, invoice processing, collections, and financial recordkeeping
• Experience working with accounting software and ERP/accounting platforms
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general financial reporting tools
• High attention to detail with strong organizational and follow-through skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with leadership, vendors, customers, and external CPA partners
• Experience in construction, telecom, field services, or project-based environments is a plus

Preferred Traits
Leadership potential with a desire to grow into a larger accounting management role
Strong sense of ownership and accountability
Process-oriented mindset with the ability to identify inefficiencies and improve workflows
Professional judgment and discretion in handling financial information
Dependable, proactive, and team-focused
Compensation
Hourly Rate: Competitive and based on experience
Performance-based incentive opportunities may be available

Benefits
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Training & Development