Full Charge Bookkeeper

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Full Charge Bookkeeper to support a nonprofit organization in Grand Rapids, Michigan through a Contract assignment. This position will oversee core accounting operations, produce reliable financial reporting, and help maintain accurate records across daily transactions. The role also partners with external service providers and offers occasional support in administrative areas such as human resources and operations.

Responsibilities:
• Oversee daily bookkeeping activities, including processing incoming and outgoing transactions and maintaining complete, accurate financial records.
• Manage billing and payment workflows by handling accounts receivable and accounts payable activities in a timely manner.
• Perform regular bank and account reconciliations to ensure financial data is balanced and discrepancies are resolved quickly.
• Coordinate payroll processing with an external payroll partner and review related information for accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare monthly financial reporting packages, including the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow reporting.
• Support the annual budgeting process and assist with forecasting cash needs to help guide financial planning.
• Collaborate with outside accounting professionals and auditors during year-end audit preparation and tax-related reporting.
• Align financial records in QuickBooks with donor management data and investigate variances when they arise.
• Maintain productive relationships with banking contacts and affiliated organizations while providing occasional operational and HR assistance as needed.• Proven experience performing full charge bookkeeping responsibilities, preferably in a nonprofit or mission-driven environment.
• Hands-on proficiency with QuickBooks and strong familiarity with maintaining accurate accounting records within the system.
• Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger activity.
• Experience completing bank reconciliations and researching discrepancies with a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to prepare monthly financial statements and support budgeting or cash flow planning activities.
• Comfortable coordinating with third-party providers, including payroll services, accountants, and auditors.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.