Non-profit Full Charge Bookkeeper; Church

Job Description

Non-profit Full Charge Bookkeeper (Church)

Status: Full-time employee

Relevant Work Experience: Minimum of 5 years’ experience in bookkeeping for non-profit organizations.

Education Level:
Associate degree in accounting a must.

Compensation: Salary commensurate with knowledge, experience, and job duties.

Benefits: 100% employer paid health, dental, and vision insurance with sick and vacation time,

Job Description:

Bookkeeper (Nonprofit Organization)

The Bookkeeper ensures the financial integrity of our nonprofit by managing day-to-day accounting operations, maintaining accurate records, this role requires meticulous attention to detail, proficiency in nonprofit accounting standards.

Key Responsibilities

Core Accounting & Recordkeeping

- Record all financial transactions (donations, grants, expenses, payroll) in Shelby.

- Perform bank and credit card reconciliations monthly.

- Process accounts payable (A/P) payments and donor contributions.

Financial Reporting & Compliance

- Generate monthly financial statements (Statement of Financial Position, Activities, Cash Flows).

- Maintain organized digital and physical filing systems for all financial documents (7-year retention).

Budget Support

- Enter approved budgets into accounting system and monitor actual vs. budget variances.

- Provide program directors with real-time budget reports.

Other Duties

- Serve as primary liaison with external auditors and bookkeep during annual audit.

- Identify process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Experience:

Minimum 5 years of bookkeeping experience in a nonprofit.

Hands-on experience with Shelby is helpful and fund accounting.

Technical

Skills:

Advanced Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, budgeting templates).

Familiarity with payroll systems and 1099/W-2 requirements.

Core Competencies

Nonprofit Passion:
Understands mission-driven financial management and the importance of transparency.

Accuracy & Ethics:
Uncompromising integrity in handling donor funds and confidential data.

Communication:
Explains financial concepts clearly to non-finance staff and board members.

Adaptability:
Thrives in a small-team environment with evolving priorities.

Christ Church is a diverse, inclusive United Methodist community on mission to experience and reflect the love, hope and joy of Jesus Christ to each other and our community. To do this, we place a priority on gratitude, people first and spiritual growth.

Christ Church is a diverse, inclusive United Methodist community on mission to experience and reflect the love, hope and joy of Jesus Christ to each other and our community. To do this, we place a priority on gratitude, people first and spiritual growth.