Accountant | Bookkeeper Job at Clever Bee Academy, Colts Neck, NJ

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  • Clever Bee Academy
  • Colts Neck, NJ

Job Description

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

Job Tags

Full time

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