Part-Time/Freelance Bookkeeper-Staff Accountant

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. 

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

06/27/2025