Part-Time Bookkeeper

Talis Group, Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Talis Group is assisting a well-established nonprofit in Louisville, KY, to hire a part-time bookkeeper. The role supports daily financial operations, collaborates with an outsourced CFO and Finance Committee, and handles receipts, payroll, and reporting.

The position offers 20 hours per week, Tues-Fri, with a flexible schedule and onsite work only. Pay ranges from $30 to $35 per hour depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
• At least 2 years of relevant accounting or bookkeeping experience is required.
• Non-profit accounting experience is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required.
• Experience with general ledger accounting and payroll software is desirable.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills are essential.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and handle confidential information.
• Strong communication and collaborative skills with staff and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Record and process receipts including pledges, donations, contributions, investment income, reimbursements, and misc. income.
• Process online giving, PayPal, credit card donations, and other electronic transactions.
• Maintain donor records and prepare donor acknowledgments and quarterly statements.
• Process biweekly payroll for approximately 15–30 employees, including timesheets and payroll entries.
• Initiate 403(b) retirement plan payments for employees.
• Prepare routine financial reports for the outsourced CFO and Finance Committee.
• Prepare quarterly investment spreadsheets and related journal entries.
• Assist with financial reporting for church leadership, committees, and auditors.
• Maintain organized and accurate financial records and spreadsheets.
• Provide general administrative and financial support as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Communication skills

Education

Associate’s degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Payroll software

General ledger software

Job description

Talis Group’s client is a well-established non-profit organization located in Louisville, KY. They are seeking a detail-oriented part-time Bookkeeper to support its day-to-day financial administrative operations.

This role will work closely with the organization’s outsourced CFO, Treasurer, Finance Committee, and staff, maintaining accurate financial records, process receipts and payroll, prepare financial reports, and provide essential support for the organization’s financial operations.

This position offers a flexible, part-time schedule, working 20 hours weekly, Tuesday-Friday, onsite (no remote option.) Examples of hours are: 9am-2pm, 10am-3pm, or 11am-4pm.

Pay is $30-$35/hour, depending on experience.

Highlighted Duties:

• Record and process incoming receipts, including pledges, donations, contributions, investment income, reimbursements, and miscellaneous income.
• Process online giving, PayPal, credit card donations, and other electronic transactions.
• Maintain accurate donor records and prepare donor acknowledgments and quarterly member statements.
• Process biweekly payroll for approximately 15–30 employees, including collecting timesheets, entering hours, preparing checks, and recording payroll journal entries.
• Initiate 403(b) retirement plan payments for employees.
• Prepare routine financial reports and provide timely financial information to the outsourced CFO and Finance Committee.
• Prepare quarterly investment spreadsheets and related journal entries.
• Assist with financial reporting and information requests from church leadership, committees, and auditors.
• Maintain organized and accurate financial records and spreadsheets.
• Perform general administrative and financial support duties as needed.

Highlighted Requirements:

• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• At least 2 years of relevant accounting or bookkeeping experience required.
• Experience with fund accounting preferred.
• Non-profit accounting experience is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (particularly in Excel) required.
• Experience with general ledger accounting and payroll software.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and handle confidential financial information.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with staff, volunteers, and financial leadership.

This information is a brief job summary for recruiting purposes only and does not constitute the entire job description, duties or requirements for this position.

Talis Group is an equal opportunity employer. All registrants are considered based upon their skills, performance, potential, and other qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.