Bookkeeper

Role Overview

As a remote Bookkeeper, you’ll maintain reliable day-to-day financial records for a nonprofit and work alongside the Staff Accountant to support month-end close and routine reporting. Your accurate handling of transactions, funding allocations, and reconciliations will help the finance team understand how funds are received and spent.

Key Responsibilities

• Enter and classify financial transactions in the organization’s accounting system.
• Assign expenses to the correct programs, grants, or other funding sources.
• Manage accounts payable records and prepare vendor payments for approval.
• Record incoming contributions and grant payments.
• Reconcile bank and credit card accounts, investigating and escalating discrepancies.
• Keep receipts, invoices, and other supporting financial documents organized and accessible.
• Enter payroll information and maintain current payroll records.
• Compile routine financial reports and provide documentation needed for month-end close.

Requirements & Qualifications

• At least two years of bookkeeping or accounting experience.
• Working knowledge of bookkeeping practices, financial recordkeeping, reconciliations, accounts payable, and payroll documentation.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online, Xero, or comparable accounting software.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and careful attention to detail.
• Well-organized and able to work independently in a remote setting during U.S. Eastern business hours.
• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field is indicated for this position.
• Nonprofit accounting experience, especially with grants or restricted funds, is an advantage.
• Familiarity with accounts payable approval workflows is beneficial.
• AIPB Bookkeeping Certification or QuickBooks ProAdvisor certification is a plus.

What We Offer / Why Join

This full-time, remote position offers the opportunity to support a nonprofit’s finance operations through dependable bookkeeping and collaboration with its Staff Accountant.