Job Description
Job DescriptionSalary: 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