Client Accounting Associate (Bookkeeper) - I

Client Accounting Associate (bookkeeper) - I

Reports To: Senior Client Accountant or Controller
Pay Type: Hourly
Range: $27–$32 per hour

About FNCH Financial and Consulting, LLC –

Creativity, Relationships, Honesty, Traction. That is what we value at FNCH Financial +Consulting, LLC What do you value? What makes you different? At FNCH we champion different and are focused on helping you and our clients achieve success and balance.

We offer creative solutions for our clients and our team. For our team, it comes in the form of hybrid or fully remote work environments and flexible time off. We offer customized benefits, training, and wellness initiatives, because let’s face it, we all have different values when it comes to benefits. Pick what works for you!

FNCH is in its start-up phase, if you want to fill your need to create something and mold your career, then FNCH is the right place for you.

Vision: We want to partner with business leaders, and their teams, to gain traction in achieving their company’s vision. We will change the face of professional business consulting by staying curious in our clients’ outcomes and making it more relevant, inclusive, friendly, and imaginative.

Mission: Deliver a dedicated approach to providing integrated business guidance. This is accomplished through strong partnerships with leaders, and their teams, and utilizing clever actionable solutions to gain traction in their business.

Role Summary

The Client Accounting Associate I supports the Client Accounting Services (CAS) team by performing foundational bookkeeping and accounting tasks that ensure data accuracy and process consistency. This position focuses on transactional preparation, documentation, and learning firm systems and workflows. Associates at this level work closely with Senior Accountants to maintain accurate books and efficient client processes.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting Operations

• Enter and code daily transactions including A/P, A/R, credit card, and expense activity.
• Prepare A/P payment batches and supporting documentation for review.
• Enter bills, payments, and deposits within accounting software.
• Maintain accurate and organized documentation for all assigned clients.
• Assist with basic journal entries such as recurring or template-based entries.

Reconciliations & Close Support

• Prepare and format bank and credit card reconciliations for review.
• Support month-end close by gathering data, verifying balances, and updating schedules.
• Identify missing documentation or inconsistencies and communicate findings to the Senior Accountant.

Process & Systems

• Follow standardized procedures, checklists, and internal control requirements.
• Use firm-approved accounting tools and document management systems (e.g., QuickBooks Online, bill pay, payroll integrations).
• Maintain detailed records of tasks completed and workflows followed to support audit readiness and consistency.

Communication & Collaboration

• Draft internal and client-facing communications, such as document requests or status updates, for review by senior team members.
• Coordinate with team members to ensure deadlines and deliverables are met.
• Participate in internal meetings and contribute to discussions on workflow improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or combination of education and equivalent experience).
• 0–1 year of accounting or bookkeeping experience (internships or part-time roles welcome).
• Familiarity with accounting systems (QuickBooks Online, etc.) and Excel.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organization.
• Proactive communicator with a growth mindset and genuine interest in accounting.
• Comfortable working in a small, fast-growing firm where systems and processes continue to evolve.
• Dependable, resourceful, and motivated to contribute to a collaborative team culture.

Growth Path

As skills and independence develop, the Associate I will progress toward managing recurring client processes and supporting month-end activities with greater autonomy.

Promotion to Client Accounting Associate II is based on demonstrated:

• Consistent accuracy in transaction processing and reconciliations.
• Understanding of the full accounting workflow from data entry through close support.
• Ability to manage tasks independently and communicate effectively with the team.

Living the FNCH Values

At FNCH, the Client Accounting Associate I demonstrates our values through curiosity, consistency, and teamwork. They show Creativity by approaching every task with a learner’s mindset and suggesting small improvements that make processes smoother. They bring Traction by meeting deadlines, following procedures carefully, and focusing on steady progress. They model Honesty by communicating clearly, asking questions, and maintaining integrity in data and reporting. And they build Relationships by being dependable, supportive, and collaborative, contributing positively to the team’s shared success.

Summary

The Client Accounting Associate I plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial data and supporting efficient workflows for the firm’s clients. This position provides the foundation for growth into more advanced accounting responsibilities within the Client Accounting Services team.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

FNCH Financial + Consulting, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All candidates will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $27.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bozeman, MT 59715