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Bookkeeper

Bookkeeper

at Straight Ahead Ministries

Posted: 1-15-2025

Remote

Finance

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$72,500/year

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About this Career

Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks

Skills

Vendor Relationship Management, Procurement, Financial Statements, Management, Annual Reports, Cash Flow Management, External Auditing, Microsoft Office, Auditing, Non-Profit Accounting, QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Accounting Software, Contract Management, Internal Controls, Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Certified, File Systems, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Administrative Functions, Organizational Skills, Forecasting, Troubleshooting (Problem Solving), Bookkeeping, Accounting, Bank Statements, Financial Systems

Job Description

Bookkeeper Straight Ahead Ministries Worcester, MA 01608 • Hybrid work VISION Straight Ahead is a faith-based, non-profit organization committed to offering a continuous community of care that introduces hope, interrupts violence, heals trauma, and creates change in the lives of justice-involved youth. MISSION To see the lives of young people impacted by the juvenile justice system transformed through mentoring, educational support, job training, and spiritual guidance.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Bookkeeper will play a critical role in ensuring the effective and efficient financial systems of Straight Ahead. This position requires a seasoned professional with non-profit accounting expertise, a commitment to the organization's mission, and a heart for serving others. The Bookkeeper will be responsible for all aspects of accounting system policies and procedures, accounting for financial donations, accounts payable, creating reports, and other day-to-day management of finances and related administrative functions that support the successful execution of the organization's programs and services. The ideal candidate will be faith-driven and operate with the highest level of integrity.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintain QuickBooks Online including daily entries, running reports, updates and troubleshooting. Prepare journal entries monthly - allocate charges to appropriate accounts Enter and manage bi-weekly payroll through an outside vendor Reconcile monthly bank statements with QuickBooks. Match credit card statements to receipts, follow up with staff if necessary. Prepare financial reporting for federal and state grants. Prepare Accounts Payable coding and transactions, prepare weekly check runs, and communicate with vendors as necessary to resolve issues. Manage cash flow forecast. Manage Accounts Receivable. Assist in managing the annual financial audit with the outside auditor. Maintain personnel file system. Process annual W2 and 1099's. Assist with managing contracts, vendor relationships, leases and procurement processes, to ensure cost efficiency and alignment with organizational standards.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum of three years of practical accounting experience, preferably with a non-profit. Working knowledge of Excel, QuickBooks (QB), QB Online, and FASB guidelines Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite Strong organizational skills Experience working with external auditors, internal controls Ability to work independently in a small office A desire to work in a faith-based environment.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Paid time off
Schedule:
8 hour shift People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Ability to
Commute:
Worcester, MA 01610 (Required) Ability to
Relocate:
Worcester, MA 01610: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Worcester, MA 01610

Other Job Posting Details

Salary

Minimum

Maximum

$65,000/yr

$80,000/yr

MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL

No Education Listed

MINIMUM YEARS EXPERIENCE

3