Temp Bookkeeper

Position: Temp to Hire Bookkeeper
Position Summary

The Bookkeeper is responsible for managing day-to-day accounting and payroll functions to support the organization's financial health and compliance. This role handles transaction processing, reporting, grant tracking, and payroll administration while maintaining accurate records in Quick Books and Paychex. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, reliable, and comfortable working in a mission-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Management

* Maintain accurate financial records in Quick Books, including daily transactions, journal entries, and account coding.

* Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis.

* Process accounts payable and accounts receivable; ensure timely vendor payments and proper documentation.

* Track program and grant expenses to ensure proper allocation and compliance with funding requirements.

* Assist with month-end close, financial statements, and preparation of reports for leadership and the Board.

* Support annual audits by preparing schedules, documentation, and reconciliations.

* Maintain organized digital and physical financial records in accordance with nonprofit standards.
Payroll & HR Support

* Process biweekly or semi-monthly payroll using Paychex, ensuring accuracy for wages, benefits, deductions, and taxes.

* Maintain employee records, PTO balances, and payroll changes.

* Coordinate with HR regarding new hires, terminations, and benefit elections.

* Ensure payroll compliance with federal and state labor regulations.
Grant & Donor Reporting

* Track grant expenditures and prepare financial reports for grantors.

* Assist with budget-to-actual reporting for programs, grants, and organizational operations.

* Support fundraising and development teams with donor acknowledgment, restricted fund tracking, and reporting needs.
Compliance & Internal Controls

* Ensure adherence to nonprofit accounting standards and internal policies.

* Safeguard confidentiality of financial and donor information.

* Identify and recommend improvements to accounting and payroll processes.

Qualifications

* 2-5+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience, preferably in a nonprofit setting.

* Proficiency in Quick Books (Desktop or Online).

* Experience processing payroll using Paychex (Flex or Preview preferred).

* Strong understanding of basic accounting principles and nonprofit fund accounting.

* High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

* Ability to meet deadlines, work independently, and communicate effectively with staff and leadership.

* Intermediate Excel skills; comfort working with reports and reconciliations.

Preferred Skills

* Experience with grant tracking and fund accounting.

* Knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit audit preparation.

* Familiarity with donor management systems is a plus.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.