Bookkeeper (Full-Time)

FFCFC; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Simple IRA

Paid holidays

Vacation days

Sick days

Remote work discussed

Job summary

Florida First Capital Finance Corporation (FFCFC) seeks a full-time Bookkeeper in Tallahassee, FL to manage daily financial transactions, maintain accurate records, and support audit readiness in an in-office environment.

The role requires 2+ years of bookkeeping, proficiency with QuickBooks and Excel, and strong attention to detail. You will classify transactions, process deposits, and assist with inquiries about loan programs, contributing to our mission-driven nonprofit.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional bookkeeping or accounting experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent (required).
• Associate's degree or coursework in accounting, bookkeeping, or a related field (preferred).
• Proficiency with accounting software, preferably QuickBooks.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and classifies daily transactions in QuickBooks.
• Ensures compliance with company credit card and expense reimbursement policies.
• Prepares and makes timely bank deposits.
• Organizes and maintains financial documents for audits.
• Assists in reviewing EFT entries for accuracy.
• Assists with other accounting and administrative duties, such as entering transactions and answering phones.
• Responds to public inquiries regarding corporately administered loan programs.

Skills

Professional communication

Detail oriented

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree in accounting or related field

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Bookkeeper (Full-Time)

Industry: Non-profit organization specializing in SBA 504 loans

Compensation: Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience plus a comprehensive benefits package (see below for details)

Location: Tallahassee, FL (in-office)

Summary of Qualifications:

• 2+ years of professional bookkeeping or accounting experience
• High school diploma or equivalent (required)
• Associate's degree or coursework in accounting, bookkeeping, or a related field (preferred)
• Proficiency with accounting software, preferably QuickBooks
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel

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About us: Florida First Capital Finance Corporation (FFCFC) is a self-sufficient non-profit organization with headquarters in Tallahassee, FL and other offices across Florida, Alabama and Georgia. When applying for a new job, we feel that it's important for you to know about the workplace culture. You can read about Our Story on our website. At FFCFC, our mission is to drive economic development and job creation by helping small business access capital through SBA, U.S. Treasury and state loan programs. We are especially proud of our goal of increasing lending assistance to underserved businesses and communities. FFCFC is a stable and growing non-profit organization, and we have a lot of pride in our achievements and in our mission. Our workplace is a smaller office environment, so you get to know everyone in the office (i.e. you won't just be a "number").

About this position: We are seeking a motivated Bookkeeper to join our team in Tallahassee, FL. In this role, you'll independently handle a variety of accounting functions, from classifying transactions and making deposits to keeping our financial records audit-ready. You'll also respond to public inquiries about our corporately administered loan programs.

We are specifically looking for someone who:

• Has strong attention to detail and accuracy with numbers
• Has excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to meet recurring deadlines
• Communicates clear and professionally when following up with employees and vendors
• Can work independently and manage multiple tasks
• Is looking for more than just a "job" and wants a stable career with a growing company
• Wants to work for a company that has a higher purpose than simply making a profit
• Lives in or near Tallahassee, FL

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Essential Functions of the Bookkeeper:

• Reviews and classifies daily transactions in QuickBooks
• Ensures compliance with company credit card and expense reimbursement policies
• Prepares and makes timely bank deposits
• Organizes and maintains financial documents for audits
• Assists in reviewing EFT entries for accuracy
• Assists with other accounting and administrative duties, such as entering transactions and answering phones
• Responds to public inquiries regarding corporately administered loan programs

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The ideal candidate is someone who:

• Has 2+ years of professional bookkeeping or accounting experience
• Has a high level of proficiency with accounting software (preferably QuickBooks)
• Has earned a high school diploma or equivalent (required)
• Has an associate’s degree or coursework in accounting, bookkeeping, or a related field (preferred)
• Is proficient with Microsoft Excel
• Has professional communication skills and can maintain effective working relationships
• Is available to work full-time, Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm, in our Tallahassee, FL office
• Can pass a rigorous criminal background check

Here at FFCFC, we understand that highly satisfied employees are key to a thriving business. This is why we offer:

• A competitive annual salary based on experience and qualifications
• A generous annual contribution to a simple IRA account based on the organization's financial performance
• A workplace culture that supports collaboration, teamwork, training, and professional growth
• A tight team environment where you get to know all of your colleagues (i.e. you're not just a number)
• Health insurance through Capital Health Plan (Tallahassee) or Florida Blue (100% employer paid for the employee, partial or up to full coverage for family)
• Dental insurance that is 100% employer-paid
• Optional vision insurance
• Life and long-term disability insurance (100% employer paid)
• Voluntary flexible spending account (FSA)
• 12 vacation days and 10 sick days accrued each year
• Seven (7) paid holidays each year
• Occasional remote work can be discussed

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are ADA compliant and an E-verify employer.