Non-profit Full Charge Bookkeeper (School) - Fort Lauderdale

Job Description Job Description

Status: Full-time employee

Relevant Work Experience: Minimum of 5 years' experience in bookkeeping for non-profit organizations.

Education Level: Associate degree in accounting a must.

Compensation: Salary commensurate with knowledge, experience, and job duties.

Benefits: 100% employer paid health, dental, and vision insurance with sick and vacation time,

Job Description: Bookkeeper (Nonprofit Organization)

The Bookkeeper ensures the financial integrity of our nonprofit by managing day-to-day accounting operations, maintaining accurate records, this role requires meticulous attention to detail, proficiency in nonprofit accounting standards.

Key Responsibilities

Core Accounting & Recordkeeping

- Record all financial transactions (Tuition payments expenses, payroll and vouchers) in Shelby.

- Perform bank and credit card reconciliations monthly.

- Process accounts payable (A/P) payments, (AR) account receivable and tuition payment

Financial Reporting & Compliance

- Generate monthly financial statements (Statement of Financial Position, Activities, Cash Flows).

- Maintain organized digital and physical filing systems for all financial documents (7-year retention).

Budget Support

- Enter approved budgets into accounting system and monitor actual vs. budget variances.

- Provide program directors with real-time budget reports.

Accounts Receivables

- Tracking and recording payments from students, resolving discrepancies, and ensuring the timely collection of outstanding invoices.

- Maintaining accurate financial records: This includes preparing and making bank deposits, preparing statements for review, and ensuring compliance

- Managing collections and customer relations: This includes implementing effective collection strategies, resolving escalated customer disputes, and fostering strong relationships with customers.

- Preparing and presenting AR metrics, including DSO (days sales outstanding), collection rates, and aging trends.

Other Duties

- Serve as primary liaison with external auditors and bookkeep during annual audit.

- Identify process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.

Required Qualifications

Education: Associate or bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Experience: Minimum 5 years of bookkeeping experience in a nonprofit.

Hands-on experience with Shelby is helpful and fund accounting.

Technical Skills: Advanced Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, budgeting templates).

Familiarity with payroll systems and 1099/W-2 requirements.

Core Competencies

Nonprofit Passion: Understands mission-driven financial management and the importance of transparency.

Accuracy & Ethics: Uncompromising integrity in handling donor funds and confidential data.

Communication: Explains financial concepts clearly to non-finance staff and board members.

Adaptability: Thrives in a small-team environment with evolving priorities.

Company Description

Christ Church is a diverse, inclusive United Methodist community on mission to experience and reflect the love, hope and joy of Jesus Christ to each other and our community. To do this, we place a priority on gratitude, people first and spiritual growth.

Company Description Christ Church is a diverse, inclusive United Methodist community on mission to experience and reflect the love, hope and joy of Jesus Christ to each other and our community. To do this, we place a priority on gratitude, people first and spiritual growth.