Full Charge Bookkeeper (Full-Time)

All Saints By The Sea; Santa Barbara (CA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40-hour work week

Hybrid/remote days

Benefits and retirement plan

Job summary

All Saints by-the-Sea Episcopal Church in Santa Barbara seeks a Full Charge Bookkeeper to manage day-to-day accounting, payroll, and financial reporting for church and parish school. You will collaborate with leadership, treasurer, committees, and auditors, ensuring accurate records, compliance, and clear financial insights to guide decision making in a mission-driven community.

Hybrid work options available with a 40-hour workweek, and competitive compensation aligned with experience, plus

Qualifications

• Collegiate-level knowledge of accounting principles (degree or coursework preferred).
• Solid bookkeeping experience or in similar role.
• Nonprofit fund accounting experience is a major plus.
• Strong proficiency in QuickBooks and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day A/P, A/R, deposits, reconciliations, and GL entries.
• Prepare monthly financial reports, including income statements and variance analyses.
• Process payroll and maintain accurate regulatory records.
• Partner with leadership and auditors for budget and audit prep.
• Translate financial data into clear insights for non-financial stakeholders.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Nonprofit fund accounting

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Reliability

Education

Accounting/Finance degree or coursework

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Ready to use your accounting expertise to make a meaningful community impact?

All Saints by-the-Sea Episcopal Church is seeking a detail-oriented, mission-driven Full Charge Bookkeeper to support the vital financial operations of our vibrant Church and Parish School. If you are looking for a professional, full-time role where your skills directly contribute to a purpose-driven organization, we want to hear from you!

Why Work with Us?

• Schedule: A full-time commitment of 40 hours per week.
• Flexibility: Work takes place at our beautiful Santa Barbara office, but some days can be remote.
• Comprehensive Perks: Competitive compensation commensurate with experience plus benefits and retirement plan participation.

Essential Job Functions

• Managing day-to-day A/P, A/R, deposits, reconciliations, and general ledger entries.
• Preparing monthly financial reports, including income statements and actual-to-budget analyses.
• Processing payroll and maintaining accurate records in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Partnering with leadership, Treasurer, committees, and outside auditors for budget & audit prep.
• Translating financial information into clear insights for non-financial stakeholders and leadership.

What You’ll Bring

• Accounting Expertise: Collegiate-level knowledge of accounting principles (a degree or coursework in accounting/finance is preferred).
• Proven Track Record: Solid experience in bookkeeping or comparable accounting roles.
• Experience with nonprofit fund accounting is a major plus!
• Tech Savvy: Strong proficiency in QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel.
• Core Strengths: Attention to detail, reliability, discretion, and the ability to work independently.

About All Saints by-the-Sea Church

Located at 83 Eucalyptus Lane in beautiful Santa Barbara, CA, All Saints by-the-Sea Episcopal Church and Parish School is dedicated to fostering a supportive, transparent, and welcoming community. We value collaboration, mission-driven work, and the absolute highest standards of accountability.