Hybrid Part-Time Bookkeeper

at Anthro

• Job title: Part-Time Bookkeeper
• Job type: Part Time
• Experience level: Junior, Mid level
• Salary: $30 - $40 per hour
• Degree requirement: Associate's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Alameda, United States

About the role

• Part-Time Bookkeeper supporting day-to-day accounting operations at Anthro. Responsible for transaction processing, maintaining financial records, and ensuring accurate accounting practices.

Responsibilities

• Process daily financial transactions, including vendor invoices, cash receipts, customer and grant invoices, and coding of bank and credit card transactions
• Manage accounts payable, including vendor onboarding, invoice review and approval, payment processing, and responding to vendor inquiries
• Perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and ensure all transactions are properly recorded in QuickBooks
• Support month-end close activities, including preparing schedules and supporting documentation, and reviewing account balances for accuracy
• Maintain general ledger accuracy by posting journal entries, maintaining proper coding using chart of accounts and project codes, and keeping records organized and reconciled
• Support grant and project tracking by coding expenses to appropriate grant codes, tracking grant-funded costs, maintaining documentation, and organizing financial information for grant reports
• Maintain organized financial filing systems for invoices, receipts, and supporting documentation
• Support accounts receivable, including issuing customer invoices, tracking payment status, following up on overdue invoices, and coordinating with internal teams on billing questions
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting and ethical rules

Requirements

• 2-4 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience
• Strong working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations
• Experience with QuickBooks Online preferred and/or other modern accounting softwares
• Proficiency in Excel for basic reporting and analysis
• High attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and record-keeping, commitment to accuracy and data quality
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Clear communication skills and comfort working with cross-functional teams
• Reliable, proactive, and accountable approach to work
• Experience in a startup, manufacturing, or technology company environment (Preferred)
• Familiarity with corporate credit card platforms (Ramp, Brex, etc.) (Preferred)
• Experience with grant-funded or project-based accounting (Preferred)
• Associate's degree or coursework in accounting or bookkeeping certification (Bachelor’s preferred) (Preferred)
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment (Preferred)
• Self-starter who can work independently and manage time effectively in a part-time role (Preferred)
• Curious and eager to learn about the business and contribute to its success (Preferred)

Benefits

• Location: Alameda, CA (Hybrid onsite, or Remote with West-Coast preference)
• Schedule: 10-15 hours per week, flexible scheduling