Bookkeeper

Ledgent Finance & Accounting; Powder Springs (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Ledgent Finance & Accounting is seeking a Part-Time Bookkeeper in the Powder Springs area to manage day-to-day financial operations for a small nonprofit. The role offers approximately 5-8 hours per week and the opportunity to work independently while supporting leadership and ensuring accurate financial records.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of bookkeeping or related experience, strong QuickBooks skills, and the ability to perform reconciliations and payroll coordination.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of bookkeeping, accounting, or related financial experience.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks.
• Experience with bank reconciliations, accounts payable, payroll processing, and general ledger maintenance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly deposits and record financial transactions accurately.
• Maintain accounting records and update QuickBooks on an ongoing basis.
• Process accounts payable transactions and prepare checks as needed.
• Coordinate payroll data submission with an external payroll provider and record payroll activity in QuickBooks.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Record and reconcile online contribution and payment activity.
• Monitor investment and banking accounts to ensure transactions are properly recorded.
• Prepare and enter adjusting journal entries as needed.
• Load annual budgets into QuickBooks and maintain budget records.
• Assist with annual financial reporting and year-end processes.
• Research and resolve accounting questions and discrepancies.

Skills

Bookkeeping

QuickBooks

Bank reconciliations

Accounts payable

Payroll

General ledger

Excel

Organizational skills

Communication

Tools

QuickBooks

Excel

Job description

Part-Time Bookkeeper

A small nonprofit organization in the Powder Springs area is seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Part-Time Bookkeeper to manage day-to-day financial and administrative operations. This role is ideal for an experienced bookkeeping professional looking for a flexible part-time opportunity. The position requires approximately 5-8 hours per week and offers the opportunity to work independently while supporting organizational leadership and ensuring accurate financial recordkeeping.

Key Responsibilities

• Bookkeeping & Financial Management
  • Process weekly deposits and record financial transactions accurately.
  • Maintain accounting records and update QuickBooks on an ongoing basis.
  • Process accounts payable transactions and prepare checks as needed.
  • Coordinate payroll data submission with an external payroll provider and record payroll activity in QuickBooks.
  • Perform monthly bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
  • Record and reconcile online contribution and payment activity.
  • Monitor investment and banking accounts to ensure transactions are properly recorded.
  • Prepare and enter adjusting journal entries as needed.
  • Load annual budgets into QuickBooks and maintain budget records.
  • Assist with annual financial reporting and year-end processes.
  • Research and resolve accounting questions and discrepancies.
• Reporting & Coordination
  • Communicate deposit and financial activity summaries to organizational leadership.
  • Support recurring program and committee activities requiring financial administration.
  • Assist with periodic reporting requirements and schedule-driven payment processing.
  • Prepare annual account statements for stakeholders and constituents.
  • Provide general administrative support for organizational programs and special projects.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of bookkeeping, accounting, or related financial experience.
• Strong proficiency with QuickBooks.
• Experience with bank reconciliations, accounts payable, payroll processing, and general ledger maintenance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information.

Preferred

• Nonprofit accounting experience.
• Experience using donor/member management or contribution tracking systems.
• Understanding of basic payroll processes and financial reporting.
• Prior experience supporting small organizations with both accounting and administrative responsibilities.

Schedule

• Part-time, approximately 5-8 hours per week
• Flexible schedule with some responsibilities requiring completion on a weekly or monthly cadence
• Occasional in-person banking, mail retrieval, and administrative tasks required

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.