Part Time Bookkeeper

Aston Carter; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 59,000; Part time

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a part-time bookkeeper in Norfolk, VA to manage day-to-day accounting, focusing on weekly contributions and payroll support while maintaining accurate records. The role can be structured as a full-time position absorbing two roles or as a 24-hour-per-week assignment alongside another team member.

Ideal candidates have church accounting experience, proficiency in PowerChurch ERP, and solid Microsoft Excel skills to ensure precise revenue tracking and compliant financial

Qualifications

• Understanding of basic accounting principles supported by an accounting degree or equivalent church accounting experience.
• 23 years of bookkeeping or staff accountant experience.
• Hands-on experience with accounts payable processes.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel for financial data entry and review.
• Experience with church accounting practices.
• Proficiency with PowerChurch ERP for contributions, revenue tracking, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly church contributions, including approximately 30% physical donations collected during Sunday services and approximately 70% online giving through platforms such as Pushpay and Wix.
• Export and upload digital contribution data into PowerChurch to ensure accurate revenue tracking.
• Verify that online payment platforms are properly integrated with PowerChurch and resolve any discrepancies or integration issues.
• Generate, review, and maintain both summary and detailed contribution statements using PowerChurch.
• Prepare, print, and distribute checks as required for operations and ministry activities.
• Process the majority of vendor payments using TowneBank bill pay, ensuring payments are timely and accurately recorded.
• Handle physical ministry vouchers that require check payments and ensure proper documentation and approvals.
• Reconcile the churchs operating bank account on a monthly basis and investigate any variances.
• Oversee additional custodial accounts with smaller balances, ensuring they remain accurate and up to date.
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation in an organized and audit-ready manner.
• Monitor employee time tracking to support accurate payroll processing and compliance with internal procedures.
• Coordinate with outsourced payroll providers and ensure the accuracy and completeness of payroll processing.
• Support general accounting and financial reporting activities as needed, including accounts payable and other bookkeeping tasks.

Skills

Accounting basics understood

Bookkeeping experience

Accounts payable

Excel proficiency

Church accounting

PowerChurch reporting

Education

Accounting degree or equivalent church accounting experience

Tools

PowerChurch ERP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Bookkeeper

Job Description

The part-time bookkeeper manages day-to-day accounting activities, with a strong focus on processing weekly contributions, maintaining accurate financial records, and supporting core accounting and payroll functions. This position may be structured either as a full-time role absorbing the work of two positions or as a 24-hour-per-week role working alongside another accounting team member, depending on organizational needs.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly church contributions, including approximately 30% physical donations collected during Sunday services and approximately 70% online giving through platforms such as Pushpay and Wix.

• Export and upload digital contribution data into PowerChurch to ensure accurate revenue tracking.

• Verify that online payment platforms are properly integrated with PowerChurch and resolve any discrepancies or integration issues.

• Generate, review, and maintain both summary and detailed contribution statements using PowerChurch.

• Prepare, print, and distribute checks as required for operations and ministry activities.

• Process the majority of vendor payments using TowneBank bill pay, ensuring payments are timely and accurately recorded.

• Handle physical ministry vouchers that require check payments and ensure proper documentation and approvals.

• Reconcile the churchs operating bank account on a monthly basis and investigate any variances.

• Oversee additional custodial accounts with smaller balances, ensuring they remain accurate and up to date.

• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation in an organized and audit-ready manner.

• Monitor employee time tracking to support accurate payroll processing and compliance with internal procedures.

• Coordinate with outsourced payroll providers and ensure the accuracy and completeness of payroll processing.

• Support general accounting and financial reporting activities as needed, including accounts payable and other bookkeeping tasks.

Essential Skills

• Understanding of basic accounting principles supported by an accounting degree or equivalent church accounting experience.

• 23 years of bookkeeping or staff accountant experience.

• Hands-on experience with accounts payable processes.

• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel for financial data entry and review.

• Experience with church accounting practices.

• Proficiency with PowerChurch ERP for contributions, revenue tracking, and reporting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• BvA or comparable accounting-related qualification.

• Prior experience working with church or nonprofit financial systems.

• Familiarity with integrating online giving platforms with accounting or ERP systems.

• Comfort working with outsourced payroll providers and time-tracking processes.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Norfolk, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $37358.00 - $59434.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Norfolk, VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Norfolk,VA.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.