Bookkeeper/Accounts Payable Specialist

Bookkeeper/Accounts Payable Specialist

Do you want a career without limits? Do you want to shape your own future and be surrounded by people who listen? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you at Smith + Howard.

Smith + Howard is a family of companies that offers tax, audit, accounting and advisory and wealth management services. We are headquartered in Atlanta with offices across the Southeast, while still offering a local firm flavor.

We offer competitive pay, excellent training opportunities and great benefits. You can help influence our culture and have the support and dedication from our leaders to help you achieve your career goals. Smith + Howard provides a great opportunity for professional growth and advancement within one of the nation’s top accounting firms.

If you are ready to make a career move and join a firm consistently named a “Best of the Best Firms” (Inside Public Accounting), we invite you to complete our employment application.

Summary

In our Bookkeeper role, you will be responsible for core bookkeeping and low-level accounting functions, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, student billing, bank reconciliations, and journal entries. This role supports day-to-day transactional financial operations and requires prior experience in schools or educational organizations. The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of school-based financial operations, significant payroll expertise, and a proven ability to thrive independently in a remote setting.

Essential Functions

Accounts Receivable (AR) & Student Billing

Process and manage student billing, tuition invoices, fees, and related receivables

Apply payments, track outstanding balances, and assist with aging reports

Respond to basic billing inquiries from families or employees/staff in a professional manner

Accounts Payable (AP)

Process vendor invoices, verify accuracy, and ensure proper approvals

Handle credit cards/expense management

Prepare and process payments in accordance with school policies and timelines

Maintain organized and accurate AP records

Bank Reconciliations

Perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations

Journal Entries & General Ledger Support

Prepare and post routine journal entries

Assist with maintaining the general ledger and supporting schedules

Support month-end close processes as needed

General Bookkeeping & Accounting Support

Maintain accurate financial records in accordance with school policies and best practices

Assist with documentation for audits, reviews, or internal reporting

Perform other bookkeeping and administrative accounting tasks as assigned

Position Requirements

Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field or a minimum of three (3) years of relevant bookkeeping experience

Experience overseeing Accounts Payable required.

Experience with Blackbaud required.

Prior experience working in a school or educational environment is strongly preferred

Strong understanding of basic accounting principles

Experience with student billing and tuition-based receivables preferred

Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel (school-specific systems a plus especially BILL.COM, QBO and/or FACTS)

High level of accuracy and attention to detail

Strong organizational and time-management skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently and manage deadlines in a remote setting