Full Charge Bookkeeper

Beacon Hill; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill in Charlotte, NC seeks a seasoned finance operations lead to oversee daily financial activities, budgeting, and reporting for a nonprofit organization. You will manage accounts payable, payroll support, internal controls, and staff supervision while partnering with leadership to ensure accurate financial records.

The role requires 5+ years in bookkeeping or accounting within nonprofits or similar settings, with strong Excel and MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of bookkeeping, accounting, finance, or business operations experience.
• Strong understanding of accounts payable, budgeting, financial reporting.
• Experience overseeing financial operations in a small to mid-sized nonprofit.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Supervising and delegating to at least one direct report.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel.
• Willingness to attend occasional evening board/trustee meetings.
• Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred, but equivalent experience will be considered.
• Experience with ERP software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day financial operations including accounts payable, collections, budgeting, cash management, and reporting.
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements and annual budgets.
• Monitor bank accounts, internal controls, and accuracy of financial records.
• Approve invoices, payments, and disbursements with accounting staff.
• Assist with payroll administration and year-end reporting.
• Supervise a Finance Associate and provide guidance.
• Lead administrative/operational functions including policy, vendor relations, contracts, and office ops.
• Act as liaison between leadership, committees, and staff on financial matters.
• Oversee business systems, databases, and technology vendors.
• Coordinate communications, mailings, and admin projects as needed.
• Attend staff and leadership meetings, including occasional board meetings.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Nonprofit finance

Education

Associate degree or BA/BS preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Salary: USD27 - USD31 per hour

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day financial operations of the organization, including accounts payable, collections, budgeting, cash management, and financial reporting.
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements, annual budgets, and other financial reports for leadership and governing committees.
• Monitor bank accounts, maintain internal controls, and ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records.
• Approve invoices, payments, and disbursements while partnering with accounting staff on transaction processing.
• Assist with payroll administration and support year-end reporting requirements.
• Supervise and mentor a Finance Associate, delegating tasks and providing ongoing guidance and support.
• Lead administrative and operational functions, including policy management, vendor relationships, contracts, and office operations.
• Serve as a key liaison between leadership, committees, and staff regarding financial and operational matters.
• Oversee business systems, databases, and technology vendors to ensure efficient operations.
• Coordinate organizational communications, mailings, and administrative projects as needed.
• Attend staff meetings, leadership meetings, and occasional evening board or trustee meetings.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• 5+ years of bookkeeping, accounting, finance, or business operations experience.
• Strong understanding of accounts payable, budgeting, financial reporting, reconciliations, and general accounting principles.
• Experience overseeing financial operations in a small to mid-sized organization.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.
• Comfortable supervising and delegating work to at least one direct report.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• High level of integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including basic to intermediate Excel skills.
• Willingness to attend occasional evening meetings, including monthly board/trustee meetings.
• Experience with nonprofit, membership-based, faith-based, or community organizations is a plus.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred, but equivalent experience will be considered.
• Prior experience with accounting, membership, or ERP software is a plus.