Bookkeeper

Description :
Position Summary

The Bookkeeper will be a member of the Missionwell Accounting & Finance Team, providing support to Missionwell’s business partners. The bookkeeper is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, handling day-to-day accounting tasks, ensuring financial transactions are properly recorded, supporting cash flow management and compliance.

• General bookkeeping and accounting tasks, maintaining related documentation files.
• Assist with the set-up of new clients and donors as needed.
• Record and post cash receipts.
• Distribute annual 1099’s.
• Receive and organize invoices, bills, check requests and expense reports, reviewing for completeness and compliance with client policy, routing for approvals and posting.
• Prepare invoices and customer statements.
• Prepare cash disbursements and routing for approvals.
• Monitor bank activity and accessing images as needed via online access.
• Prepare bank account and other account reconciliations.
• Enter payroll and prepare associated journal entries.
• Prepare schedules as requested for monthly close and associated journal entries.
• Complete tax and compliance forms for government entities.
• Assisting with budgeting and forecasting.

• Maintain excellent communication with the team and business partners.
• Organize, create, and maintain up-to-date electronic files.
• Collaborate regularly with other teams and departments at Missionwell.
• Maintain accurate project action items with status updates in Missionwell’s project management tools and maintain accurate timekeeping.
• Keep informed of organizational announcements, activities, and changes via a regular reading of Missionwell’s communication tools and attendance at staff meetings.
• Maintain a professional development plan for yourself and present this to your supervisor for regular quarterly review and support.
• Maintain a strict level of confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Attend and participate in staff and team meetings as requested.
• Fulfill other duties and responsibilities as requested or as assigned.

• 1 year experience in general accounting / bookkeeping, receivables, payables, and a bookkeeper certification, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Computer literate with proficiency in accounting software, email, MS Office and a capacity to learn other programs as needed.
• Experience with Quick Books Online,  is highly preferred.
• Excellent math skills and a friendly, easy relationship with spreadsheets and formulas.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and via email.
• Ability to deal with problems in a positive manner and find effective solutions or know where to seek assistance.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy of work.
• Punctuality and dependability.
• Ability to work independently in an efficient and effective manner.
• Solid time management and organizational skills with the ability to adapt to change, multi-task and be flexible.
• A familiarity with or a willingness to learn about nonprofit accounting and an understanding of religious organizations and nonprofits will give the candidate an advantage in servicing the clients.

• Work at a desk in an office or home‑office setting; sit at an office desk for extended periods of time.
• Work for extended periods of time at a computer, requiring the ability to send and receive information with necessary optical, auditory, and manual dexterity.
• Use a keyboard and mouse to enter, retrieve or transfer words or data information and/or move from screen to screen on the computer to view information.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills; comprehend and speak English.
• Display the reading skills necessary to proofread written material.
• Perform intermediate mathematical calculations.

This remote position is available in CA, NV, AZ, CO, MT, TN, NC or FL. Some occasional local travel may be required. Please visit our website  to learn more about us.