What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bookkeeper position at The Chalmers Center?
We are a Christian faith-based nonprofit organization seeking a full-time (possible part-time opportunity), on-site/hybrid Bookkeeper to support our financial operations and help steward donor and grant resources with excellence and integrity.
This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting leadership reporting, and ensuring compliance with nonprofit accounting standards.
What You’ll Do
- Maintain the general ledger and record daily financial transactions
- Reconcile bank and credit card accounts
- Process accounts payable and receivable
- Track restricted and unrestricted funds
- Support grant compliance and reporting
- Process payroll and assist with Form 990 preparation
- Prepare monthly financial reports
- Support annual audit processes
Qualifications
- 3–5 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience (nonprofit preferred)
- Minimum associate’s degree in accounting, finance, or related business field
- Strong understanding of fund accounting principles
- Experience with accounting software (QuickBooks, Aplos, Sage Intacct, or similar)
- Familiarity with Blackbaud Financial Edge is a plus, but not required
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and data analysis
- High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Faith Requirement
As a Christian organization committed to biblical principles, employment is contingent upon:
- Affirmation of and agreement with the Lausanne Covenant
- Alignment with our statement of faith and religious mission
Religious alignment is considered a bona fide occupational qualification in accordance with applicable U.S. law.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary Range: $40,000 – $50,000 annually (commensurate with experience)
Benefits include:
- Medical insurance (HSA or PPO; employer pays majority of premium)
- Company contributions to HSA
- Company-paid dental, vision, and life insurance
- Starting PTO of three weeks (adjustable based on experience)
- Generous holiday schedule
- Free tuition at Covenant College for eligible dependents
- Full-time (possible part-time), Monday–Friday, on-site position with work from home flexibility
Equal Employment Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or other protected characteristics under applicable law. As a religious nonprofit, we reserve the right to employ individuals who share and affirm our religious beliefs and mission.
Salary : $40,000 - $50,000