Nonprofit Bookkeeper

Job Description Job Description Job summary or purpose The bookkeeper is responsible for implementing and/or maintaining the organization's accounting system. The bookkeeper is responsible for day-to-day accounting, such as journal entries, processing invoices, account reconciliations, and bank deposits. The bookkeeper also keeps records of assets and liabilities and assists with the preparation of financial statements and reports. Essential functions Essential Functions of the nonprofit bookkeeper include, but are not limited to, the following: Performing basic accounting procedures (such as accounts receivable, accounts payable, data source collection,payroll, general ledger, journal entries, and inventory/asset control) Providing information for financial statements (such as monthly and quarterly financial reports, and monthly forecasts summarizing current and projected financial position) Posting recurring charges, applying late fees, contacting program participants about payments Applying entries to correct funding sources Reconciling general ledger accounts weekly and monthly Communicating with program participants, vendors, volunteers, and community partnersto address issues related to payments (AR/AP) Data entry, uploading source documents, sorting through data, analyzing data, Developing standard operating procedures for the finance department Budgeting, Forecasting, Data Extrapolation Grant Management Volunteer Management ADP Payroll/HR Responsibilities Providing other accounting assistance and support as requested Competencies Communication proficiency, including excellent verbal and written communication skills Technical proficiency, including use of accounting software and web-based applications Excellent attention to detail Strong organizational skills Strong analytical skills Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects and deadlines Credibility and integrity Qualifications and requirements Associate's or more advanced degree in accounting or finance Four or more years of nonprofitbookkeeping experience Previous grant budgeting a plus Property Management Software, Rent Manager a plus Company Description We are a small nonprofit recovery housing organization with less than 10 employees. We have 11 sober living homes throughout KY and OH with the capacity for 240 residents. We have taken this organization from failing due to lack of prior management to a thriving certified recovery housing organization in less than three years. However, it didn't come easy; it came from the work of dedicated, loyal, and trustworthy employees dedicated to the mission. It can be all encompassing, stressful, and always "on" but also powerful because you see the work you're doing and it's saving lives, changing families, and impacting communities. This truly is a wonderful organization where you won't just gain co-workers, you'll gain a family. Company Description We are a small nonprofit recovery housing organization with less than 10 employees. We have 11 sober living homes throughout KY and OH with the capacity for 240 residents. We have taken this organization from failing due to lack of prior management to a thriving certified recovery housing organization in less than three years. However, it didn't come easy; it came from the work of dedicated, loyal, and trustworthy employees dedicated to the mission. It can be all encompassing, stressful, and always "on" but also powerful because you see the work you're doing and it's saving lives, changing families, and impacting communities. This truly is a wonderful organization where you won't just gain co-workers, you'll gain a family.