Bookkeeper

Bookkeeper (6 – 8 hours per week in person and remote)

Reports To: This position reports to the Office Manager for all administrative purposes

with a dotted line reporting to the Treasurer for technical work direction

Purpose: To provide an accurate account of money received and disbursed.

Qualifications:

· Commitment to confidentiality in all matters of finance and personnel

· Associates Degree Preferred

· 3 years’ professional bookkeeping experience in a business or non-profit

· Proficient in QuickBooks Online, payroll software, MS Word and Excel

· Self-directed, attention to detail, and precision in account reconciliation and reports generation

· Ability to “ramp up” to meet year end demand and for the Annual Meeting in January

· Willingness to work within the unique aspects of a volunteer organization

· Knowledge of giving software for donations and church events (will train qualified candidate)

Responsibilities:

· Manage chart of accounts, and provide effective data entry for all ministry accounts according to acceptable principles and best practices

· Run standard and custom financial reports monthly or as requested

· Assist in preparing financial reports for Church’s annual meeting

· Manage accounts receivable, process weekly contributions and make bank deposits

· Record all cash, checks, and online contributions for donations and events into the appropriate ministry accounts(s)

· Prepare and send quarterly statements to the congregation as well as assist the congregations regarding their giving or property designation of their giving.

· Enter all accounts payable and prepare checks for signature and mailing.

· Reconcile checking and credit card accounts

· Process payroll on a biweekly basis and track staff vacation and sick time off

· Perform worker’s comp audit

· Provide employees and subcontractors end of year W-2’s and 1099’s

· Occasional tasks related to reports, compliance, and audits

· Organize and secure storage of all digital and paper financial records.

Pay: $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 7.0 per week

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Newburyport, MA 01950