The Bookkeeper role includes:

• General bookkeeping and accounting tasks and maintain related documentation files,
• Setting up new customers and donors as needed
• Posting cash receipts
• Preparing contribution acknowledgments and donor statements
• Preparing invoices and customer statements
• Setting up new vendors as needed; requesting W-9s as required; sending out 1099’s
• Receiving invoices, bills, check requests and expense reports, reviewing for completeness and compliance with client policy, routing for approvals and posting
• Entering payroll and preparing associated journal entries
• Preparing cash disbursements and routing for approvals
• Monitoring bank activity and accessing images as needed via online access
• Preparing bank account and other account reconciliations
• Preparing schedules for monthly close and associated journal entries
• Completing tax and compliance forms for government entities
• Performs day to day client communication, report or status submissions and requests for information.
• Organizes, creates and maintains up-to-date electronic files.
• Maintains a strict level of confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Fulfills other duties and responsibilities as requested or as assigned.

 What you need:

• Education and/or prior experience in general accounting/bookkeeping, receivables, payables and payroll.
• Computer literacy: a proficiency in accounting software, email, MS Office and a capacity to learn other programs as needed. 
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and via email.
• Ability to deal with problems in a positive manner and find effective solutions or know where to seek assistance.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy of work.
• Punctuality and dependability.
• Ability to work independently in an efficient and effective manner.
• Solid time management and organizational skills with the ability to adapt to change, multi-task and be flexible.
• A familiarity with or a willingness to learn about nonprofit accounting and an understanding of religious organizations and non-profits will give the candidate an advantage in servicing the clients.