ACCOUNTING TUTOR JOB DESCRIPTION

An Accounting Tutor teaches accounting concepts to students who cannot yet connect textbook rules to real-world numbers. The role sits within academic support programs - ranging from university tutoring centers operating under Federal Work Study eligibility requirements to non-profit apprenticeship providers holding ACCA-accredited course delivery mandates. Session by session, the tutor diagnoses each learner's specific gaps, adjusts explanations to match their prior knowledge, and tracks attendance and progress against defined learning objectives. Few education roles demand this combination of subject-matter depth and adaptive instruction.

As the Accounting Tutor, you lead individualized and small-group instruction that moves students from surface-level confusion to demonstrated competency in accounting coursework, submitting session reports and progress records that keep program coordinators and families informed. You work within an academic support structure that may include faculty liaisons, program sponsors, or apprenticeship managers, depending on the institutional setting.

Career Impact: Deep familiarity with how novices misunderstand debits, credits, and reconciliation concepts makes you a stronger accountant and a more valuable subject-matter resource as you advance toward roles like Accounting Coordinator or Staff Accountant.

Business Impact: Students who pass core accounting courses - ACCT 211, 212, and beyond - because of targeted tutoring represent measurable retention and completion gains for the institutions and programs that hire for this role.

Growth Opportunity: Consistent delivery across formats - one-on-one, small group, walk-in, and classroom - builds the facilitation range and curriculum design skills that open doors to instructional design, academic program coordination, and training management.

• Deliver individualized and small-group accounting instruction across formats, including one-on-one, walk-in, and classroom sessions.
• Diagnose student learning gaps in accounting coursework and adapt explanations to match each learner's level.
• Design and assign practice work that reinforces concept understanding between sessions.
• Submit session reports to program coordinators and families within 24 hours of each tutoring appointment.
• Integrate study strategies and executive skill-building into sessions for students managing time management or organizational challenges.
• Maintain accurate attendance and session records in compliance with program requirements.
• Coordinate session scheduling with students, parents, or sponsors, confirming times and locations in advance.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent academic achievement demonstrating subject-matter proficiency.
• 2 or more years of coursework or applied experience in accounting principles, with demonstrated ability to explain concepts clearly to others.
• Demonstrated grade performance or subject proficiency meeting program minimums, such as a grade of A or B in relevant accounting courses.
• Ability to create and implement structured lesson plans tailored to individual learning objectives.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills across diverse educational, cultural, and social backgrounds.
• High level of reliability, punctuality, and personal organization in scheduling and session delivery.

• Master's degree in Accounting, Education, or a related field, or a recognized accounting qualification such as ACCA or equivalent.
• Prior tutoring, teaching, or academic coaching experience in a structured program setting.
• Familiarity with apprenticeship program management, including assignment review and exam readiness preparation.
• Ability to facilitate group tutorial sessions and adapt instruction to mixed-ability learner groups.

• Session attendance rate measures the consistency of scheduled appointments kept by enrolled students.
• Student grade improvement rate across the accounting coursework covered in tutoring sessions.
• Session report submission rate within the 24-hour compliance window required by program coordinators.
• Learner satisfaction score gathered through post-session or end-of-program feedback instruments.
• Percentage of assigned practice work completed by students between sessions, indicating engagement.
• Typical tools: learning management systems (commonly Moodle or Canvas); spreadsheet applications (commonly Excel) for practice problem delivery.

• Base Salary Range: $18 to $28 per hour for part-time; $38,000 to $52,000 annually for full-time salaried positions.
• Bonus: Typically not offered at this level; some programs include small performance stipends.
• Equity: Not applicable for this role in the education sector.
• Health Benefits: Offered for full-time positions; part-time typically ineligible.
• PTO: Follows academic calendar or institutional PTO policy, typically 10 to 15 days annually.
• Common Perks: Flexible scheduling around academic terms, tuition benefits at employing institutions, and professional development toward education credentials.

Figures are estimates based on general US market benchmarks and may be outdated. Adjust based on location, company size, and seniority level.

Work authorization in the United States is required for all positions. Employment in this role may be contingent on a satisfactory background check and, where required by the institution, verification of academic credentials. Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities are available upon request throughout the application and onboarding process. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

The Accounting Tutor owns full-cycle payroll processing and accounts payable functions, from calculating bi-monthly payroll and auditing W-4s to reconciling vendor statements and tracking receivables. Working alongside finance and operations teams, this role delivers accurate monthly, quarterly, and year-end management reports that support sound business decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and calculate bi-monthly payroll and employee expense reimbursements accurately and on a timely basis.
• Process documentation for new hires, temporary workers, transfers, promotions, and terminations.
• Audit W-4s, payroll balance sheets, and YTD earnings for correctness.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end management reports, including gross payroll, hours worked, vacation accrual, tax deductions, and benefit deductions.
• Review and analyze current payroll, benefits, and tax procedures to recommend and implement best-practice changes.
• Input vendor bills accurately into accounting software and process payments on a weekly basis.
• Reconcile vendor statements and research and correct discrepancies.
• Prepare and send out monthly invoices and track payments, following up on past-due accounts.
• Post payments by recording cash, checks, and credit card transactions in accounting software.
• Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger to ensure all payments are accounted for and properly posted.
• Document standard operating procedures and controls.
• Maintain schedules and reconciliations of prepaid expense and accounts payable/receivable balances.

Required Qualifications

• Four-year college degree in a business-related field preferred.
• Experience with large ERP accounting software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
• Strong work ethic with a proactive and positive attitude.
• Strong critical-thinking, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• High degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and confidentiality.

Embedded within the finance team, the Accounting Tutor prepares month-end balance sheet reconciliations and maintains the fixed assets ledger and prepaid expense schedule to support accurate financial reporting. Working closely with external auditors and cross-functional business units, this role builds the reliable general ledger data and inter-company reconciliations that underpin cash management and budgeting decisions.

Core Functions

• Prepare month-end balance sheet reconciliations, including cash, accounts receivable, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, accounts payable, and accrued expenses.
• Prepare schedules and record monthly journal entries.
• Maintain and reconcile the fixed assets ledger and roll forward, including new asset additions and monthly depreciation.
• Maintain the prepaid expense schedule, including monthly amortization and addition of new expenses to the appropriate departments.
• Reconcile inter-company activity for select business units.
• Assist in preparing documents for external auditors and supply data and reporting as needed.
• Participate in developing reports and projects to increase efficiencies in cash management and decision-making.
• Lead or assist with finance or accounting projects as assigned.
• Assist with forecast and budget preparation.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• 5+ years of general ledger accounting experience required.
• Basic knowledge of general accounting principles required.
• FP&A experience a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, with strong Excel skills, including VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables.
• Ability to extract data with system queries.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to pay sharp attention to detail.

Reporting to the accounting manager, the Accounting Tutor shapes accounts payable operations by preparing and recording AP transactions, verifying vouchers, and reconciling company credit card activity and employee reimbursements. Partnering with customers, vendors, and internal teams, this role supports month-end closing activities and account reconciliations that keep payment discrepancies resolved and financial records accurate.

Primary Duties

• Prepare and record accounts payable transactions.
• Verify, approve, and enter vouchers prepared by others.
• Verify general ledger account assignments and run audit reports to analyze as necessary.
• Assist with non-account payable expenses, including reconciling and recording company credit card activity, preparing journal entries, and allocating and recording employee reimbursable expenses.
• Assist in month-end closing activities and perform account reconciliations to research and resolve payment discrepancies.
• Communicate with customers and vendors via phone, email, or mail as necessary.
• Assist with other accounting duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• An associate degree in Accounting is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred.
• At least 2 years of accounting work experience, or at least 5 years instead of a Bachelor's degree.
• Manufacturing-related experience preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of bookkeeping procedures and accounting principles.
• Experience in accounting software packages.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in reviewing and analyzing a high volume of transactions.
• Strong organizational, problem-analysis, and problem-solving skills.
• Must be a cooperative team member willing and able to help others.

Sitting at the intersection of subject-matter expertise and student development, the Accounting Tutor delivers one-on-one and small-group tutoring sessions to elementary through high school students, closing learning gaps and building academic confidence through real-world practice and lesson planning. Operating across student, family, teacher, and local office relationships, this role shapes measurable academic progress by equipping students with both subject knowledge and the executive and organizational skills needed for long-term success.

Duties

• Deliver subject matter tutoring effectively and comprehensively to students at the elementary through high school level.
• Facilitate tutoring sessions for prescribed subjects at the agreed time and location.
• Work with students to close learning gaps or enhance understanding in subject areas.
• Provide practice work to ensure a thorough understanding of the topics covered.
• Communicate with students' teachers with parental permission as required.
• Submit a session report for the office and families within 24 hours of each tutoring session.
• Assist older students with executive, organizational, and study skills to improve time management and project management capabilities.
• Communicate relevant information regularly to the local office and service existing clients' concerns, questions, and requests.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• A master's degree is a plus, or an outstanding college transcript with a 3.0 GPA.
• Experience with basic data entry.
• Ability to create and implement lesson plans.
• Strong administration and computer skills.
• Flexible personality suited for different learning styles.
• Access to reliable transportation with valid auto insurance.
• Access to the internet, a computer, and a smartphone.

A key member of the academic support team, the Accounting Tutor delivers one-on-one, small-group, walk-in, and classroom tutoring sessions to help students improve academic performance in accounting coursework including ACCT 211, 212, 301, 302, and 402. Collaborating across student services, faculty, and mandatory training structures, this role leads study strategy integration that maximizes students' potential for academic progress.

Functions

• Meet with students in one-to-one, small-group, walk-in, or classroom formats to provide learning assistance and help students improve or maintain academic excellence.
• Integrate effective study and learning strategies to maximize students' potential for academic progress.
• Maintain accurate records of tutoring sessions and attendees.
• Attend mandatory tutor orientation, training sessions, and scheduled meetings as required.
• Complete required online training courses, assignments, and quizzes.

Requirements

• Current residential undergraduate student status required.
• Grade of "A" or "B" in ACCT 211 and 212 required; grade of "A" preferred.
• Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 required.
• Eligibility for Federal Work Study required.
• Previous tutoring experience preferred.
• Ability to tutor additional courses, including ACCT 301, 302, and 402, preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with individuals from varying educational, cultural, and social backgrounds.
• Enthusiasm for helping students improve their knowledge of course content and effective study habits.
• High level of responsibility, reliability, punctuality, and organization.
• Appropriate and professional behavior.

Delivering accurate and timely academic support depends on the Accounting Tutor, who facilitates learning in relaxed, non-threatening environments by using real-life problem-solving techniques to help learners master abstract and concrete accounting concepts. Based within Thrive Tutoring Solutions and coordinating directly with sponsors, parents, and learners, this role owns session scheduling and group tutorial bookings that ensure consistent, high-quality learning outcomes.

Accountabilities

• Facilitate learning in a relaxed, open, and non-threatening environment where learners feel comfortable identifying their difficulties and engaging confidently.
• Encourage learners to think critically and challenge their knowledge of concepts.
• Familiarize with the learning objectives of each subject, unit, or program being tutored and explain objectives clearly to learners.
• Encourage the use of real-life practical examples for problem-solving.
• Schedule and attend tutoring sessions arranged with learners, agreeing on suitable times and locations in consultation with sponsors or parents.
• Book group tutorials at the office where applicable.

Professional Experience

• A minimum score of 75% in the subject to be tutored is required.
• Teaching qualification or experience preferred.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Passionate about teaching with a strong belief in each learner's academic potential.
• Ability to work independently as a self-starter.

As the Accounting Tutor, this role delivers engaging accountancy training sessions using real-life examples and current teaching methods while managing apprentices through meetings, task reviews, and exam readiness assessments. The Training Place of Excellence relies on this work to maintain high-quality course delivery, timely assignment marking, and collaborative team contribution that advance its mission as a specialist non-profit accountancy training provider.

Operational Focus

• Carry out engaging and current training sessions using real-life examples and up-to-date teaching methods.
• Teach accounting courses and related courses.
• Manage apprentices on the apprenticeship program, including meetings, task reviews, and exam readiness where applicable.
• Assess and mark assignments within strict deadlines and guidelines.
• Multi-task and collaborate within a small team to ensure team objectives are met.

Experience & Qualifications

• Proven experience in similar teaching roles required.
• Fully qualified with ACCA or a similar accounting qualification required.
• Background in accountancy required.
• Demonstrated ability to engage and motivate learners of all ages and backgrounds.
• Excellent IT and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a small team with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to meet deadlines with a high level of commitment and focus on quality.