Bookkeeper

We are looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join a non-profit organization in Southfield, Michigan in a permanent, on-site contract role with long-term potential. This opportunity is ideal for someone who can learn current processes through hands-on collaboration, provide continuity during the transition, and take on a broader range of accounting support duties over time. The right candidate will bring strong bookkeeping fundamentals, sound judgment, and the ability to keep financial records accurate and organized in a mission-driven environment.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain day-to-day financial records and ensure transactions are entered accurately and on schedule.
• Process vendor invoices, prepare payments, and monitor accounts payable activity to support timely disbursements.
• Record incoming payments, track outstanding balances, and help manage accounts receivable follow-up.
• Reconcile bank accounts and investigate discrepancies to keep financial data complete and reliable.
• Work closely with the departing bookkeeper to learn established workflows, key deadlines, and reporting practices.
• Expand support across additional accounting and administrative tasks as priorities evolve within the organization.
• Assist with maintaining organized financial documentation and supporting audit-ready recordkeeping.
• Use QuickBooks to manage bookkeeping activity, produce routine reports, and support daily accounting operations.