Full Charge Bookkeeper

Making A Difference Foundation; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 46,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Vacation time

Sick leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Job summary

Making A Difference Foundation is seeking a detail-oriented bookkeeper to manage payroll twice monthly, maintain financial records, and handle accounts payable/receivable. The role supports our farming program and requires advanced QuickBooks Online skills and strong organizational abilities.

The ideal candidate will bring professionalism, excellent communication, and the ability to work with diverse stakeholders. Nonprofit experience is a plus and teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks Online.
• Nonprofit experience is a plus.
• Associate's degree or equivalent; 3–5 years related experience or an equivalent blend of education and experience.
• Proficiency with Windows and Macintosh OS and Microsoft Office 2014 (Excel, etc.).
• Strong verbal and written communication; ability to manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll twice monthly and prepare paychecks.
• Handle state and federal payroll tax deposits and reports on time.
• Monthly billing of tenants and manage grants.
• Issue checks for bills and reimbursements; ensure proper expense categorization.
• Reconcile health insurance payments, workers' comp, and bank accounts.
• Maintain an organized filing system for invoices and payroll records.
• Support development and implementation of finance procedures.
• Assist with grant billing and management.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Director of Finance.

Skills

QuickBooks Online

Nonprofit experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Associate's degree or AA/AS

Tools

Windows OS

Mac OS

Microsoft Office

Excel

Google Docs

Job description

Job Description

Perform a variety of bookkeeping and accounting duties including processing payroll twice monthly, financial record keeping and transactions including accounts payable, receivable and general ledger. Maintains an average of 50 rental accounts and performs monthly billing of rent and related fees. This position will serve as support to our farmers. Desired individual will have advanced experience with QuickBooks online, demonstrated professionalism and tact in communications with a diversity of individuals, strong organizational and time management skills, acute attention to detail and ability to work well with others. Experience in the nonprofit sector a plus.

Responsibilities

• Processes payroll at the close of pay periods (5th and 20th of each month); prepares, records and distributes paychecks.
• Processes state and federal payroll tax deposits and reports in a timely manner.
• Performs monthly billing of tenants.
• Issues checks for bills and employee reimbursements in an accurate and timely manner; ensures that all expenditures are appropriately categorized.
• Pays monthly health insurance bill and reconciles with payroll; pays quarterly workers compensation.
• Reconciles bank accounts.
• Proactively maintains highly organized filing system; files invoices, payroll paperwork, reimbursements, insurance information and other financial records.
• Demonstrates a high level of professionalism in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues.
• Assists in the development and implementation of systems and procedures as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Director of Finance.
• Grant billing and management.
• Lifting, bending, reaching, and stooping to gather files.

RequirementsQualifications:

• Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks online.
• Nonprofit experience a plusAssociate's degree (AA/AS) or equivalent; three to five years' related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Additional proficiency in Windows and Macintosh operating systems and with Microsoft Office 2014, Excel, Google Docs and Internet Explorer/Firefox
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; ability to manage priorities and workflow
• Strong mathematical skills
• Ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels.
• Good judgment, with the ability to make timely and sound decisions.
• Understanding of and commitment to our organization's mission
• Five years of experience within related programs is preferred

Benefits

• 90% employer paid medical, dental, sick, vacation, long and short term disability, life insurance, vision, dental available the first of the month after 60 days of employment13 paid holidays1 hour sick for every 40 hours workedVacation time after one year of employment beginning with 2 weeks per year accrual

MADF is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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