Non-profit Full Charge Bookkeeper (School) - Fort Lauderdale
Job Description
Job Description
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 (Tuition payments expenses, payroll and vouchers) in Shelby.
- Perform bank and credit card reconciliations monthly.
- Process accounts payable (A/P) payments, (AR) account receivable and tuition payment
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.
Accounts Receivables
- Tracking and recording payments from students, resolving discrepancies, and ensuring the timely collection of outstanding invoices.
- Maintaining accurate financial records: This includes preparing and making bank deposits, preparing statements for review, and ensuring compliance
- Managing collections and customer relations: This includes implementing effective collection strategies, resolving escalated customer disputes, and fostering strong relationships with customers.
- Preparing and presenting AR metrics, including DSO (days sales outstanding), collection rates, and aging trends.
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.
Company DescriptionChrist 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.
Company Description
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.