Bookkeeper

The Bookkeeper is responsible for the day-to-day financial operations of Temple Beth Tikvah, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, journal entries, budgeting, financial arrangements, and monthly reporting. This role ensures accurate financial records, compliance with internal procedures, and timely communication with staff, members, and external accounting partners.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable

· Apply all check, credit card (CC), and ACH payments to member accounts.

· Create journal entries (JEs) for daily check, credit card, and ACH payments.

· Verify all activity in checking accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.

· Create and post charges to member accounts as necessary, including:

o Annual dues and ancillary fees

o Additional charges as requested by Religious School, Preschool, Youth, or Administration

Accounts Payable

· Verify that all check requests are valid and properly approved.

· Confirm correct general ledger account numbers for each payment.

· Ensure all supporting documentation is complete and accurate.

· Process checks in Sage accounting software.

· Match check amounts to supporting documentation prior to issuance.

· Coordinate check signing and mailing.

Payroll

· Process payroll for scheduled pay dates on the 15th and the last day of each month.

· Send payroll request reminders approximately one week prior to each payroll processing date.

· Complete payroll worksheets for entry into the payroll system.

· Enter payroll data into the payroll system and verify totals against payroll worksheets.

Journal Entries (Sage)

· Complete journal entries for all charges for each day of the month by running the Charges by Category report in ShulCloud.

· Complete journal entries for all daily cash, check, credit card, and ACH deposits.

Budgeting

· Prepare annual budgets for Administration, Clergy, and other departments.

· Review proposed budgets with the Executive Director.

Financial Arrangement Renewals

· Communicate with members regarding financial arrangement renewals and completion of renewal forms.

· Make recommendations regarding potential increases to members of the Finance Committee for follow-up communication with members.

· Track expiration dates of member financial arrangements to ensure timely renewal.

Monthly Statements and Reporting

· Prepare monthly financial reports summarizing activity by charge type for the off-site accountant.

· Create and distribute monthly email and paper statements for all members and Preschool families.

Skills and Qualifications

· Strong attention to detail and accuracy

· Experience with nonprofit or synagogue accounting preferred

· Familiarity with Sage required and ShulCloud strongly preferred

· Ability to manage multiple deadlines and maintain confidentiality

· Strong communication and organizational skills

Pay: $43,500.00 - $47,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $43,500 - $47,500