Bookkeeper

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: Competitive Wage

ALONGSIDE is a professional counseling ministry committed to supporting Christian pastors, missionaries, and their families. Our mission is to foster personal wholeness, healthy relationships, and ministry effectiveness through compassionate, Christ-centered care.

Position Summary

The Bookkeeper is responsible formaintainingaccurate financial records and supporting the financial operations of ALONGSIDE. This role requires a high level of integrity, attention to detail, and a commitment to confidentiality.

Key Responsibilities

• Record weekly contributions to various funds (general, property, scholarship, and other designated funds)
• Maintain confidentiality of all financial and donor information
• Process invoices, issue checks, and prepare payments for mailing
• Reconcile checking and savings accounts
• Prepare monthly financial reports for Alongside directors
• Process bi-weekly payroll and related tax filings
• Prepare and file monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll tax forms; issue W-2s
• Generate invoices for Alongside programs and services
• Maintain and manage client financial records
• Assist in annual budget preparation for Board review and approval
• Ensure regular backup of financial data
• Support annual financial audits and prepare year-end financial reports
• Retain and dispose of financial records according to the document retention policy
• Answer incoming phone calls in coordination with other office staff
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in accounting or related field (required)
• Experience with fund-based accounting and account reconciliation
• Proficiency in QuickBooks (preferred)
• Strong computer skills, including MS Word and Excel
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Commitment to confidentiality and ethical financial practices
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative spirit
• Reliable and consistent attendance
• Professionalism in all forms of communication (phone, written, in-person, etc.)

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• The role will primarily be fulfilled in person at Alongsides Richland campus with occasional officing at the Pine Lake campus
• Office-based role using standard equipment (computer, phone, copier, etc.)
• Primarily sedentary with occasional filing tasks requiring lifting, bending, or use of a step stool

Supervision & Evaluation

• Reports directly to the Office Manager and works under the general supervision of the Executive Director
• Receives an annual performance evaluation
• Compensation is reviewed annually