Find & Apply For Bookkeeper / Accounting Clerk Jobs in Traverse City, Michigan

Position Summary:

The bookkeeper is responsible for day-to-day transactional accounting functions, ensuring timely, accurate, and well-documented financial records. This role supports the Controller by handling routine accounting processes and maintaining organized documentation.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounts Payable & Receivable Enter vendor bills and prepare payments for review and approval Prepare and send invoices as directed Record incoming payments and assists with bank deposits Maintains organized vendor and customer record Communicates with vendors and customers as necessary Transaction Processing & Documentation Code and enter transactions in QuickBooks in accordance with the chart of accounts Maintain supporting documentation for all transactions Assist with month-end close preparation Credit Card & Expense Support Collect and organize employee credit card reports with supporting documentation Enter credit card transactions and flag discrepancies for review Assist with employee reimbursement processing Payroll & Administrative Support Assist with payroll coordination and data entry as directed Maintain payroll-related documentation under Controller oversight General Support Maintain organized digital financial files Support audit and grant documentation requests as directed Flag inconsistencies or missing information for Controller review Other transactional or administrative finance tasks as assigned Adhere to established internal controls and financial procedures Qualifications 2+ years of bookkeeping or transactional accounting experience Strong attention to detail and documentation Ability to follow established processes and internal controls Preferred experience Nonprofit accounting experience Familiarity with grant-funded organizations Experience working with established accounting controls Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field or equivalent experience 2+ years experience with QuickBooks Core Competencies Accuracy and consistency Strong organizational skills Ability to meet deadlines Clear communication Comfort working with defined processes

Position Information:

Part-time, 10-12 hours per week $20 an hour Hybrid with work from home flexibility. After initial training, it is expected to be at the office for a minimum 1 or 2 days/week