Part-Time Bookkeeper

**Position Type:** Part\-Time approx. 16 hours per week **Location:** **:** Remote / Off\-site/Company Headquarters: Itasca, IL **Reports To:** Senior Director of Administration **Company Overview** Accurate Biometrics is a woman\-owned business located in Illinois. We provide essential non\-criminal fingerprinting services for various state agencies, school districts, and professionals (such as bus drivers, teachers, and nurses), supporting their pre\-employment and licensing Illinois and nationally through our FBI Channeling services. We pride ourselves on offering innovative, reliable biometric solutions with a deep commitment to public safety and data integrity. **Position Overview** We are seeking a highly organized, detail\-oriented, and deeply trustworthy **Part\-Time Assistant** to support our daily financial and payroll operations. In this role, you will handle sensitive financial data and employee information. The ideal candidate isn't just great with numbers—they are someone who **prides themselves on absolute confidentiality, discretion, and professional integrity.** If you are a self\-starter who thrives in an organized environment and understands the critical importance of keeping company and employee data secure, we would love to meet you. **Key ResponsibilitiesPayroll Support** * Assist with the collection, verification, and data entry of hourly timecards and worksheets. * Help prepare and process bi\-weekly payroll, ensuring accuracy in hours worked, deductions, and expenses. * Maintain digital payroll records and ensure employee profiles are kept up\-to\-date. * Assist with the preparation and execution of the year\-end financial audit. **Accounts Payable (AP) \& Receivable (AR)** * Review, verify, and code vendor invoices for accuracy before processing payments. * Assist in preparing checks, electronic transfers, or ACH payments. * Generate customer invoices, track incoming payments, and follow up gently but professionally on overdue accounts. * Bank statement reconciliation **Data Security \& Administration** * **Uphold a strict standard of confidentiality** regarding all financial data, executive decisions, and employee personal information. * Maintain organized, secure electronic and physical filing systems. * Provide general administrative support to the \[Owner/Manager] as needed. **Qualifications \& Skills** * **The Vault Standard:** Demonstrated history of handling sensitive information with the utmost discretion. An ironclad understanding of data privacy is a non\-negotiable requirement. * **Experience:** 2\+\-year degree in accounting with 10 years of experience in bookkeeping, payroll data entry, accounts clerk, or an administrative role handling finances. * **Software:** Proficiency with accounting software Quickbooks Online and Paycor is a strong plus. Strong skills in Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets are required. * **Attention to Detail:** A natural knack for catching small data entry errors before the