Part-Time Bookkeeper

Position Summary

A small nonprofit organization in the Powder Springs area is seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Part-Time Bookkeeper to manage day-to-day financial and administrative operations. This role is ideal for an experienced bookkeeping professional looking for a flexible part-time opportunity. The position requires approximately 5-8 hours per week and offers the opportunity to work independently while supporting organizational leadership and ensuring accurate financial recordkeeping.

The ideal candidate will have prior bookkeeping or accounting experience, strong organizational skills, and advanced proficiency with QuickBooks. Experience working with nonprofit organizations is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

Bookkeeping & Financial Management

• Process weekly deposits and record financial transactions accurately.
• Maintain accounting records and update QuickBooks on an ongoing basis.
• Process accounts payable transactions and prepare checks as needed.
• Coordinate payroll data submission with an external payroll provider and record payroll activity in QuickBooks.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Record and reconcile online contribution and payment activity.
• Monitor investment and banking accounts to ensure transactions are properly recorded.
• Prepare and enter adjusting journal entries as needed.
• Load annual budgets into QuickBooks and maintain budget records.
• Assist with annual financial reporting and year-end processes.
• Research and resolve accounting questions and discrepancies.

Reporting & Coordination

• Communicate deposit and financial activity summaries to organizational leadership.
• Support recurring program and committee activities requiring financial administration.
• Assist with periodic reporting requirements and schedule-driven payment processing.
• Prepare annual account statements for stakeholders and constituents.
• Provide general administrative support for organizational programs and special projects.

Qualifications

Required

• 3+ years of bookkeeping, accounting, or related financial experience.
• Strong proficiency with QuickBooks.
• Experience with bank reconciliations, accounts payable, payroll processing, and general ledger maintenance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information.

Preferred

• Nonprofit accounting experience.
• Experience using donor/member management or contribution tracking systems.
• Understanding of basic payroll processes and financial reporting.
• Prior experience supporting small organizations with both accounting and administrative responsibilities.

Schedule

• Part-time, approximately 5-8 hours per week
• Flexible schedule with some responsibilities requiring completion on a weekly or monthly cadence
• Occasional in-person banking, mail retrieval, and administrative tasks required