Part-Time Project Accountant / Bookkeeper - Event Production Company

Job Summary About Us Mapache Entertainment is a creative production company specializing in media, design, and hands-on builds. We're in a fast-paced growth phase and are building out the structure needed to support multiple concurrent projects and collaborative work between our companies. We’re looking for aProject Accountant / Bookkeeperwho can be bothhands-on with daily accounting tasksand proactive in helping us stay organized across our financial operations. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in an environment where things are still being built, and who can bring steady oversight to how we track project costs, manage cash flow, and handle vendor and client activity. What You'll Be Doing • Prepare and finalize project-level Profit & Loss reports in QuickBooks, and maintain alignment with internal tracking spreadsheets and systems used for project budgeting and reporting • Manageaccounts payable and receivable— includingtracking down unpaid invoices and following up with clients • Handlechange orders, budget adjustments, and cost updates across projects • Reconcilebank accounts and general ledgersregularly • Process payroll and contractor paymentsthrough Gusto • Trackintercompany transactionsbetween multiple business entities • Maintain organized and accessible financial records for audits, reporting, and internal clarity • Work directly with leadership tobuild structure and financial transparencyinto our workflows • Support monthly and quarterly reporting, including assisting with forecasting and budget alignment What We’re Looking For • 3+ years of experience in project-based accounting, job costing, or similar • Proficient withQuickBooks Online(required) • Skilled in managing AR/AP and trackingincoming and outgoing payments • Strong organizational skills and a habit of following up without needing reminders • Understanding ofchange order workflows, client billing cycles, and budget adjustments • Able to work independently, meet deadlines, and keep multiple moving parts on track • Experience working across multiple business entities is a major plus • Clear communicator who can work closely with both creative and operations teams Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract Pay: $28.00 - $40.00 per hour Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week Application Question(s): • Which accounting software are you most proficient in? • Do you have experience finalizing Profit & Loss (P&L) reports per project? Experience: • managing project-based financials or job costing: 3 years (Required) Ability to Commute: • Austin, TX 78721 (Required) Ability to Relocate: • Austin, TX 78721: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person