Job Description
About Red Rabbit
Red Rabbit is a mission-driven school food company serving public, charter, and independent schools across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. For nearly 20 years, we’ve partnered with schools to deliver chef-prepared, culturally relevant meals that support student health, identity, and academic success.
About the Role
Red Rabbit is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join our Finance Team. This role supports the day-to-day financial operations of a growing, multi-state organization and plays a critical role in maintaining accurate records and ensuring timely reporting.
This is a hands-on, execution-focused position within a collaborative finance function. It is a part-time individual contributor role with meaningful responsibility and accountability.
The Bookkeeper will work closely with the CFO and other members of the Finance Team to ensure clean books, strong internal controls, and reliable financial visibility across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Core Accounting
- Record daily financial transactions and maintain the general ledger in Xero
- Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes
- Process vendor payments and customer invoicing
- Reconcile bank, credit card, and balance sheet accounts monthly
- Maintain fixed asset schedules and track depreciation
- Ensure accurate classification of revenue and expenses across multiple states and contracts
Close & Reporting
- Support monthly close processes
- Prepare monthly financial summaries and supporting schedules
- Assist with year-end close and audit preparation
- Maintain organized digital documentation and supporting records
- Identify discrepancies and proactively resolve issues
Compliance & Multi-State Operations
- Support sales tax tracking and filings as needed
- Assist with payroll coordination and reporting
- Ensure financial practices align with internal controls and company policy
- Support documentation related to government and school contracts
Qualifications
- 3–7+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience
- Strong experience with Xero (required)
- Advanced proficiency in Excel / Google Sheets (reconciliations, pivot tables, formulas)
- Experience working in a multi-entity or multi-state environment preferred
- Familiarity with contract-based businesses or school food operations is a plus
- Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
- Self-directed and comfortable working independently in a remote environment
Ideal Candidate
- Takes pride in accuracy, organization, and well-maintained financial systems
- Works independently and follows through without close supervision
- Communicates clearly and flags discrepancies early
- Comfortable supporting a growing, multi-state organization
- Brings professionalism, integrity, and a strong sense of ownership to their work
Job Details
Job Type: Part-Time
Typical Hours: Monday – Friday (hours vary based on company needs)
Location: Remote
Reports to: Chief Financial Officer
Compensation: $29.00 - $35.00/hour
Benefits
Generous PTO
401(k) Option
Paid Professional Development
Education Reimbursement Opportunities
Paid Family Leave
Disability Insurance Coverage
