Part-Time Bookkeeper

Job Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Bookkeeper to manage the day-to-day financial operations of our Christian group travel company. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of bookkeeping principles and the ability to handle the unique financial aspects of the travel industry, including commission tracking and multi-currency transactions.

Duties

• Categorize and record daily bank wires, Zelle, credit card payments and checks directly into QuickBooks online (QBO). Post payments to customer invoices in our registration system, Youli, and email receipt.
• Assist in writing checks for account managers as needed. These checks are for group leader’s incentive pay (commission), tips and expense allowances for priests and staff members attending pilgrimages.
• Assist in refunding customers when they overpay or cancel a trip. Write checks in QuickBooks online and refund credit cards on our payment platform, Stripe. Post refunds to individual accounts in Youli and email confirmation to customers.
• Receive donations (checks, PayPal and donor platforms) for our charity, Select to Give, and enter them as deposits into QBO. Log donor information on Google sheet and write thank you letters.

Other duties as assigned may include:

• Assist full-time bookkeeper with profit and loss reports for trips, maintaining files and office organization.
• Maintain various spreadsheets.
• Assist with categorizing credit card transactions during busy times.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Proven experience as a bookkeeper, with at least 3-5 years of professional bookkeeping experience.
• Accounting Software Proficiency: Strong working knowledge and proficiency with QuickBooks Online, Microsoft Office Suite, and Google Suite.
• Accounting Principles: A solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting principles (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles - GAAP).
• Attention to Detail: Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in data entry, record-keeping, and reconciliation processes.
• Organization & Time Management: Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Industry Preference: Prior experience working within the travel, tourism, or hospitality industry is highly preferred, demonstrating an understanding of industry-specific financial transactions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with emphasis on patience and workplace diplomacy.
• Ability to multitask, set priorities, and pivot as the day and situation require.
• Understanding of Christian faith and principles is a plus.
• Excellent customer service skills.

The part-time position is located in our Flemington, New Jersey, office. The position is for 16-24 hours per week, with flexibility on the days worked. This is not a remote position.

Start date- as soon as possible.

Please send a resume to [email protected]

About Select International Tours and Cruises:

Select International is a forty-year-old tour company specializing in international group travel specifically for Christian groups. We offer tailor-made programs for Catholic pilgrimage groups to destinations such as Europe, Mexico, the Holy Land, and Canada. We also work with Protestant and Orthodox groups. Our team of fifteen people plans the trips and organizes all aspects of the group’s travel. On average, we plan 100 groups per year. The office is located in downtown Flemington.

Pay: From $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16.0 – 24.0 per week

Work Location: In person