Job Description
Job Description
Bookkeeper – Temple Beth Am
The Opportunity
Temple Beth Am is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Bookkeeper to steward our financial health. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, you will serve as a vital partner to our professional and support staff, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of all financial transactions and records. This is a key role that supports the mission of our community through diligent financial management.
Key Responsibilities
Full-Cycle Financial Management
- Accounts Payable: Manage vendor records, obtain necessary approvals, and execute timely payments via check or online platforms.
- Accounts Receivable: Generate invoices and monthly statements, process donations, and monitor aging reports to ensure consistent cash flow.
- Banking & G/L: Perform monthly bank and G/L reconciliations, manage account transfers, and execute investment orders as directed by the Finance Committee.
Payroll & Compliance
- Payroll Administration: Review department submissions and process bi-weekly payroll accurately.
- Reporting & Tax: Prepare 1099/1096 forms, and facilitate workers' comp audits and pension contributions.
- Audit Support: Maintain clean records for annual CPA reviews and audits.
Budgeting & Strategic Reporting
- Financial Reporting: Generate monthly P&L statements, Balance Sheets, and Treasurer’s reports.
- Budget Oversight: Collaborate with the Executive Director and Finance Committee to develop annual budgets, enter data into the G/L, and provide quarterly budget-to-actual comparisons for department heads.
Qualifications
- Experience: 5+ years of accounting or bookkeeping experience.
- Software Mastery: Proficiency in QuickBooks and Excel is required.
- Technical Skills: Strong data management skills and attention to detail. Familiarity with Salesforce or other CRM platforms is a plus.
- Industry Knowledge: Previous experience in non-profit accounting is preferred but not required.
Compensation & Perks
- Salary: $68,000 – $75,000 per year, commensurate with experience.
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling and paid Jewish holidays off.
- Benefits: Paid vacation, personal days, and sick leave.
- Health: Employer contributions toward medical insurance.
- Community Perk: Discounted preschool tuition rates.