Part-Time Bookkeeper/Accountant

TITLE: Part-Time Bookkeeper/Accountant

Congregation Agudas Achim (CAA) is a Conservative Jewish synagogue located in Northwest Austin that is seeking a dynamic individual to support our bookkeeping and accounting functions.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The part-time bookkeeper/accountant will assist with day-to-day and long-term accounting functions for CAA. They will ensure clear, consistent, transparent, and detailed data for day-to-day bookkeeping, monthly/quarterly reconciliation, and timely and accurate production of financial reports. This position reports to the Executive Director.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

· High degree of integrity, confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability

· Strong attention to detail and ability to execute tasks

· A collaborative team player

· Clear, concise communication

· Willingness to learn and grow in our financial environment

· Willingness to learn and use synagogue-specific software platform

· Possess a “can-do,” problem-solving attitude

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Data Entry in QBO

· Obtain receipts and supporting documentation for credit card charges and enter into QBO

· Calculate how much of food/supply vendor payment goes to food, kitchen supplies, or facilities supplies

· Match and categorize transactions in QBO

· Verify GL and class coding are accurate and consistent

Data Entry in ShulCloud

· Enter charges into ShulCloud

· Enter check payments into ShulCloud

· Run reports from ShulCloud for various purposes

· Process payments through ShulCloud gateway as needed

Accounts Payable

· Schedule and pay vendor invoices

· Maintain vendor information

· Pay reimbursements to staff and volunteers for expenses incurred on behalf of the synagogue

· Record and document payments in QBO, including the GL code and class (download/upload invoice and payment receipt documentation)

· Verify facilities-related invoices with Facilities Coordinator before payment

Assist with monthly and quarterly reconciliation:

· Generate and distribute monthly reconciliation reports

· Compare reconciliation reports with the Summary of Liabilities

· Assist with reconciliation transfers

· Working with outside accounting firm and Executive Director and generating monthly and quarterly financial reports for distribution to the BoD Finance Committee

· Create, maintain, and utilize spreadsheets of varying complexity

· Benchmark quarterly reports against the annual budget

In collaboration with the Executive Director:

· Identify and investigate anomalies and inconsistencies between financial reports and budget

· Create year-end budget projections

· Monitor financial performance in real-time

Other Duties as Assigned:

· Assist with generating W-2s and 1099 at year-end

· Ability to process payroll

· Research financial questions

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Minimum 2 years of experience in accounting or finance

· High-level proficiency with QuickBooks Online (QBO) and Excel

· Understanding of fund accounting preferred

· Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related discipline preferred

· Experience with Bill.com preferred

· Experience with ADP preferred

JOB DETAILS:

· Part-time; 24 hours per week

· Position is on-site, days and hours are flexible, but schedule should be consistent.

· A successful candidate will have reliable transportation to our north central Austin location.

· Weekend and evenings may be required to support synagogue meetings and functions

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $26.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Physical Setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $26 - $28