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Robert Half
Bookkeeper
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Bookkeeper keeps records of accounts and manages day to day financial recordkeeping. Works for a business or provides bookkeeping services for several smaller organizations or individuals. May be supervised by an accountant. Provides information for financial statements and tax reports completed by an accountant.
$44,943 / year median in Tennessee
-9% projected decline
Job Description
We are looking for a dependable Bookkeeper to support a mission-driven nonprofit in Knoxville, Tennessee. This part-time opportunity is a contract position with the potential to become permanent, offering 15-20 hours per week, scheduled three or four days a week -Monday through Thursday. Organization is closed on Fridays. The person in this role will help keep financial operations accurate, organized.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily bookkeeping activity by entering and maintaining accurate financial records for routine transactions.
- Reconcile banking and accounting information regularly to ensure balances are correct and discrepancies are resolved promptly.
- Administer donation tracking and electronic giving records, making sure contributions are properly documented and posted.
- Prepare and process bi-weekly payroll for hourly, salaried, and event-based staff using payroll software with a high level of accuracy.
- Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, including recording incoming funds and preparing payments as needed.
- Produce monthly financial reports and maintain organized records for review by internal leadership and external stakeholders.
- Assist with day-to-day administrative tasks, including serving as backup support for weekly bulletin preparation when necessary.