What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant | Bookkeeper position at Clever Bee Academy?
About the Role
The Accountant | Bookkeeper plays a critical hands-on role in supporting the financial operations of the organization while partnering closely with the Controller on cash management, banking reconciliations, and month-end close. This role blends controller-level responsibilities with core accounting execution and team oversight. As Clever Bee continues to grow through expansion and acquisition, this position is expected to evolve into a key leadership role supporting broader financial strategy and integration efforts.
Core Responsibilities
Accounting Functions
- Perform accountanting duties, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end and year-end close activities
- Support and work alongside the Controller in reconciling and monitoring seven (7) bank accounts, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
- Assist with cash flow management, including monitoring and coordinating accounts payable and accounts receivable activity
- Support financial reporting, variance analysis, and internal controls
- Ensure accuracy and compliance across general ledger activity
Cash Management & Operations
- Assist with daily and weekly cash movements, including payables, receivables, and funding transfers
- Support cash forecasting and liquidity monitoring
- Partner with leadership to ensure disciplined cash practices across entities
Projects & Process Improvement
- Support the transition of Accounts Payable from an external New York-based provider to an in-house function
- Document and standardize AP processes during and after transition
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, controls, and scalability across accounting operations
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience
- Strong understanding of GAAP and financial controls
- Experience overseeing transactional teams (A/R, billing, data entry)
- High attention to detail with strong organizational and follow-through skills
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, growing organization
Salary : $3 - $7