Bookkeeper and Financial Clerk

Ferncliff Camp & Conference Center; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferncliff Camp & Conference Center is seeking a skilled Bookkeeper/Financial Clerk to manage accounting records, ensuring accurate tracking of payables, receivables, and other financial data for nonprofit operations.

The role involves A/P/A/R, payroll preparation, audits, and budgeting support, with an emphasis on accuracy and compliant records. A bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and at least five years in bookkeeping are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of bookkeeping experience, preferably in nonprofits or related fields.
• Experience with nonprofit organizations or familiarity with 501(c)3 accounting and tax filings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Enter financial data accurately into accounting and banking software.
• Generate accounting and audit reports for cash receipts, A/P, A/R, expenditures, and profit/loss statements.
• Post journal entries to the general ledger.
• Serve as the primary contact for A/P and A/R and reconcile monthly bank and credit card statements.
• Prepare payroll reports after payroll processing and audit documentation for the annual financial report.
• Allocate expenditures to appropriate accounts based on departmental procedures.
• Proof accounting reports for clerical accuracy.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Bookkeeping

QuickBooks Online

Microsoft Office

Google Sheets

Google Docs

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Job description

The Bookkeeper and Financial Clerk will manage the organization’s accounting records, ensuring complete, systematic, and accurate tracking of payables, receivables, and other financial data. This role involves clerical and bookkeeping tasks following standard accounting procedures and supports the organization’s overall financial health.

Key Responsibilities:

• Enter financial data accurately into accounting and banking software.
• Generate accounting and audit reports for cash receipts, A/P, A/R, expenditures, and profit/loss statements.
• Post journal entries to the general ledger.
• Accounts Payable & Receivable (A/P & A/R):
  • Serve as the primary contact for A/P and A/R.
  • Enter all A/P and A/R transactions into accounting software and banking systems.
  • Reconcile monthly bank and credit card statements.
  • Report any differences or issues found in financial records.
  • Generate and distribute financial summary reports for the COO, Executive Director, and department leaders.
• Payroll & Auditing:
  • Prepare payroll reports after payroll processing.
  • Prepare audit documentation for the annual financial report.
• Budget Management:
  • Allocate expenditures to appropriate accounts based on departmental procedures.
• Other Duties:
  • Proof accounting reports for clerical accuracy.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of bookkeeping practices and procedures.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online and other accounting software
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Sheets, and Google Docs.
• Familiarity with administrative and clerical procedures.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in nonprofit organizations or familiarity with 501(c)3 accounting and tax filings.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Education: Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Experience: At least 5 years of bookkeeping experience, preferably in nonprofits or related fields.