Part-Time Bookkeeper

Alabama West Florida Conference; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

The Alabama-West Florida Conference of The United Methodist Church seeks a Part-time Bookkeeper to manage day-to-day financial data entry at the Conference office in Montgomery. This role focuses on accounts payable invoices and deposits using Shelby Financials, with the outside firm handling monthly reconciliation.

You will work with the Treasurer, maintain vendor files, and support year-end and budget projects.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior bookkeeping or data entry experience is required (3 years).
• Nonprofit or fund accounting experience is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word, required.

Responsibilities

• Enter accounts payable invoices into Shelby Financials.
• Assign the correct account and fund codes to invoices.
• Process deposits and record them in Shelby Financials.
• Maintain vendor files and W-9 documentation.
• Support Treasurer with routine data entry and year-end/budget projects.

Skills

Excel

Word

Data entry

Attention to detail

Nonprofit bookkeeping

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Shelby Financials

Job description

PART-TIME BOOKKEEPERThe Alabama-West Florida Conference of The United Methodist Church seeks a Part-time Bookkeeper to manage day-to-day financial data entry for the Conference office. Responsibilities include accurately entering accounts payable invoices and incoming deposits into Shelby Financials. This position focuses on financial transaction entry, while monthly reconciliation and closing of the books are handled independently by an outside accounting firm. The Bookkeeper will work closely with the Treasurer to maintain documentation, support routine financial processes, and assist with projects as assigned.Essential Functions:Enter accounts payable invoices into Shelby FinancialsAssign the appropriate account and fund codes to invoicesProcess incoming deposits and record them in Shelby FinancialsMaintain vendor files and W-9 documentationOrganize and maintain financial records and supporting documentationProvide routine data entry to support the Treasurer as assignedAssist with year-end and budget related projects as neededPerform other duties as assignedHigh school diploma or equivalent required3 years of previous bookkeeping or data entry experience requiredNonprofit or fund accounting experience is a plusProficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word, requiredStrong attention to detail, accuracy and reliabilityFamiliarity with Shelby Financials preferred, but not requiredWork Requirements:Work on-site at the Conference Office in Montgomery, ALRegular schedule: Monday – Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., averaging 16-20 hours per week.Closing Date:11/30/2026No Staffing Agencies or Recruitment FirmsThe Alabama-West Florida Conference of The United Methodist Church is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively seeks and encourages applications from minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities. All offers of employment are subject to the applicant successfully completing background, reference, and other applicable checks.