<Job Summary>
We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join our finance team. In this vital role, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, managing accounts, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Your expertise will support our organization’s financial health and operational efficiency. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with a variety of accounting software and financial concepts, contributing to the success of our mission-driven organization. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for meticulous bookkeeping, we want to hear from you!
<Duties>
- Manage day-to-day bookkeeping activities including data entry, journal entries, and account reconciliations using QuickBooks Online and other financial tools.
- Perform bank reconciliations regularly to ensure accuracy of cash accounts and identify discrepancies promptly.
- Maintain the general ledger by recording all financial transactions accurately in accordance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).
- Conduct balance sheet reconciliation to verify assets, liabilities, and equity accounts are correct and up-to-date.
- Handle accounts payable and receivable processes efficiently, ensuring timely payments and collections.
- Prepare detailed financial reports including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements to support management decision-making.
- Assist with payroll processing, ensuring compliance with tax regulations and accurate employee payments.
- Support governmental accounting requirements by preparing reports for grants or funding agencies as needed.
- Perform account analysis to identify trends or irregularities that require further investigation.
- Contribute to budgeting processes by providing accurate financial data and analysis.
- Maintain organized records of all financial documents for audit readiness and internal review.
- Support tax preparation activities by providing relevant documentation and transaction details.
- Use technical accounting knowledge to assist with complex transactions or adjustments involving double entry bookkeeping principles.
<Qualifications>
- Proven experience working with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, Quicken, or similar platforms.
- Strong understanding of corporate accounting practices as well as non-profit accounting procedures if applicable.
- Knowledge of GAAP standards and general ledger accounting processes.
- Experience with balance sheet reconciliation, bank reconciliation, accounts payable/receivable, and journal entries.
- Familiarity with governmental accounting requirements is a plus.
- Ability to perform account reconciliation accurately and efficiently while maintaining attention to detail.
- Solid understanding of financial concepts including debits & credits, double entry bookkeeping, and account analysis.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in 10 key typing for data entry accuracy.
- Strong communication skills for preparing clear financial reports and collaborating across teams.
- Knowledge of payroll processing and tax regulations related to payroll is desirable but not mandatory. Join us as a Bookkeeper where your expertise will directly contribute to our organization’s success! We value precision, transparency, and proactive problem-solving—qualities that help us maintain impeccable financial health while supporting our mission-driven work every day!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
