What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part Time Accountant position at Rought & Accounting, LLC?
About Us
Rought & Accounting, LLC is a growing accounting firm serving clients across the U.S., with a strong focus on construction and service-based businesses. We deliver monthly bookkeeping/accounting, payroll support, and tax-ready financials. We're building scalable processes and looking for a reliable, detail-oriented bookkeeper to join our team.
Role Summary
We're hiring a Part-Time Bookkeeper to handle day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting tasks for a variety of clients. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on data entry and reconciliation work, is comfortable working independently, and takes pride in accurate, well-organized books.
Pay Range
$22–$29 per hour
What You'll Do
· Perform monthly bookkeeping and bank/credit card reconciliations for assigned clients
· Categorize transactions and maintain clean, accurate general ledgers
· Process accounts payable and accounts receivable
· Assist with payroll processing and data entry
· Prepare basic monthly financial statements for review
· Follow established month-end close checklists and documentation standards
· Flag discrepancies or questions to senior staff rather than resolve independently
· Support client onboarding tasks (data entry, document collection, basic QBO setup) under guidance
· Assist with job costing entries for construction clients (as applicable)
· Prepare and file sales tax returns for applicable clients
· Communicate with clients as needed to request missing information or documentation
What We're Looking For
· Associate's degree or relevant coursework in accounting/bookkeeping preferred; equivalent experience considered
· 1–3 years of bookkeeping experience (public accounting, small business, or industry)
· At least 2 years of recent, hands-on QuickBooks Online experience
· Comfortable with data entry, reconciliations, and basic financial reports
· Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple client files
· Clear, professional written and verbal communication
· High integrity and comfort handling confidential financial data
Nice to Have
· Construction industry bookkeeping exposure
· Payroll data entry experience
· Non-profit bookkeeping experience
· Familiarity with SOPs and checklist-driven workflows
Schedule & Work Setup
· Primarily remote
· Part-time, approximately 15–25 hours per week depending on client volume
· Flexible schedule overall, but some daytime hours are needed for client calls, meetings, and deadlines
How Success Will Be Measured
· On-time, accurate reconciliations and data entry
· Low rework/error rate
· Consistency of workpapers and documentation
· Positive client feedback
Benefits
· Flexible schedule · Work from home
Experience
· QuickBooks Online: 2 years (Required)
Pay: $22.00 - $29.00 per hour
Expected hours: 15.0 – 25.0 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Work from home
Experience:
- QuickBooks Online: 2 years (Required)
Location:
- Reno, NV 89503 (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Reno, NV 89503
Salary : $22 - $29