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Part-Time/Freelance Bookkeeper-Staff Accountant

Mendes Wood DM 06/06/2025
Hybrid: New York , NY
$35 - $38 (Hourly) Part Time Permanent Experienced (Non-Manager) 4-Year Degree
Fine Arts, Finance/Accounting
Description

Job Title: Part-Time/Freelance Bookkeeper-Staff Accountant - Art Gallery 

Compensation: $38/hour 

Location: 47 Walker Street, New York, NY or Remote with occasional onsite (Initial onsite every day, then hybrid after one month based on need) 

Hours: 25-29 hours per week, Monday-Friday availability (approx. 10 AM - 3 PM daily) 


Mendes Wood DM is seeking a dedicated and experienced Part-Time/Freelance Bookkeeper-Staff Accountant to manage the daily financial operations of our international art gallery. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and possess a strong understanding of accounting principles within a fast-paced environment. This role is crucial for maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the gallery's continued success. 


Mendes Wood DM is a leading international art gallery founded with the intent to exhibit international and Brazilian artists in a context conducive to critical dialogue. With locations in São Paulo, Brussels, Paris, and New York City; Mendes Wood DM cultivates a program premised on conceptualism, political resistance and intellectual rigor. 


 Key Responsibilities: 

  • Accurately post debits and credits to appropriate accounts. 
  • Efficiently manage invoice data from our art platform or CRM (e.g., ArtLogic or similar art management software). 
  • Maintain the general ledger on a daily basis, ensuring all transactions are recorded correctly and promptly. 
  • Execute month-end closing procedures, including reconciliations and necessary adjustments. 
  • Prepare comprehensive monthly financial statements directly from QuickBooks Online. 


Required Experience & Skills: 

  • QuickBooks Online: Over 5 years of hands-on experience with QuickBooks Online is required. 
  • Software Proficiency: Familiarity with BILL and Divvy preferred. 
  • Excel: Strong proficiency with Excel and formulas required. 
  • Accounting Fundamentals: Strong understanding of debits, credits, general ledger maintenance, and financial statement preparation. 
  • Attention to Detail: Meticulous and accurate in all financial record-keeping. 
  • Independence: Ability to work independently and manage time effectively to meet deadlines. 
  • Language Skills: A second language (Spanish, Portuguese, or French) would be an advantage. 


Compensation & Benefits: 

  • Competitive hourly rate. ($38 per hour) 
  • Two weeks of paid time off during December. 
  • Work From Home (WFH) options available some days after the first month of starting. 

How to apply

Please email your resume and cover letter to [email protected].

Application Deadline

06/27/2025

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