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Job Title: Remote Bookkeeper
Location: Fully Remote - Must reside in GA, FL, TN or MT
About Us
StartCHURCH is dedicated to supporting pastors and ministry leaders with a vision for making a difference in their communities by establishing new churches and ministries. We help nonprofit organizations build a solid legal foundation and offer tailored tools and services to pastors and church leaders.
What You’ll Love About Us
- Great Company Culture: We are a faith-based company.
- Work-Life Balance: We value genuine work/life balance.
- Time Off: Enjoy 2 weeks of paid time off, 2 flexdays, 10 paid holidays, 1 week of paid sick time, and compressed work weeks.
- Health Benefits: Medical insurance is available after a 30-day waiting period.
- Retirement Plan: 401k with company match to help you plan for the future.
- Passion Projects: We offer the opportunity to start your own nonprofit or ministry at no cost.
- Computer equipment: MacBook Pro, QuickBooks Online, Xero
What You’ll Do
We are looking for a full-time, remote Bookkeeper to serve as an accounting representative for churches and ministries. This role requires enthusiasm, a strong work ethic, and excellent communication skills to effectively support churches and ministries.
As a Bookkeeper at StartCHURCH, you will:
- Work Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (EST).
- Manage a client workload of 30 to 45 nonprofit organizations with a high level of excellence.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, addressing their specific needs.
- Utilize QuickBooks Online accounting software to record, store, and analyze financial data.
- Ensure the accuracy of financial records, postings, and documents.
- Adhere to federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Perform financial calculations, such as determining amounts due, interest charges, and balances.
- Reconcile financial records and report any discrepancies.
- Handle general office duties, including filing, answering phones, and routine correspondence.
- Provide financial information and respond to queries related to specific accounts.
- Maintain accurate financial records using journals, ledgers, or computerized systems.
- Reconcile bank transactions and maintain accurate records.
- Actively listen to clients, understand their needs, and ask clarifying questions when necessary.
- Use logic and reasoning to identify the best solutions to problems.
- Be passionate about serving churches, ministries, and other nonprofit organizations.
- Demonstrate consistency in repetitive tasks and collaboration with team members.
What We’re Looking For
- Must reside in Georgia, Florida, or Tennessee.
- Spanish preferred
- Two previous years using Intuit QuickBooks or Xero
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated with the ability to manage projects and deadlines independently.
- Experience in marketing writing and content creation.
- Proficiency in various writing styles and editing practices.
- Strong research skills.
- Preferably bilingual in Spanish.
- A collaborative, engaged, and proactive team member.
- You must have a dedicated high-speed internet connection.
We value diversity at all levels of the organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.
StartCHURCH provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability in accordance with applicable law in both the application and employment stages. If you require any accommodation in completing your application for employment, please let us know by informing our Talent Acquisition team at resumes@startchurch.com. StartCHURCH is an e-verify employer. EOE.
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (EST). Monday through Friday.