Bookkeeper
Under general direction of the Executive Director, the highly organized and detail-oriented Bookkeeper will partner with Kesef Accounting to manage the finances, records management and reporting for the Temple and Religious school.
Financial Management:
- Partner with Kesef accounting, leadership team, and Board to develop and monitor budgets.
- Process payroll bi-monthly: verify timesheets, prepare and enter information into payroll system database (ADP experience a plus).
- Administer benefits program, and new hire paperwork
- Compile workers' compensation audit.
- Complete and submit welfare property tax on an annual basis
- Review monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, prepared by Kesef
- Coordinate investment allocations in conjunction with the finance committee
- Assist in managing and tracking delinquent accounts with Executive Director and VP of Engagement.
Data & Records Management:
- Maintain and update files for personnel, members, and new member information.
- Record and code daily cash/checks/credit card transactions in Bill.com.
- Review monthly statements in Shulcloud to ensure accurate member invoicing.
- Mail monthly statements, process deposits, and respond promptly to inquiries (phone, email, mail).
Accounts Receivable & Payable:
- Review and manage accounts receivable (religious school, membership, donations).
- Enter check requests with detailed memos and ensure proper expense recording in Bill.com.
Religious School Registration:
- Confirm student enrollment, set up recurring payments, and report payment issues to Director of Lifelong Learning and Executive Director.
Qualifications:
Technology Skills:
- Proficient in QuickBooks, Microsoft Office Suite, computer payroll systems, and adaptable to learning Temple Membership CRM (shulcloud) and payroll processing systems.
Interpersonal Skills:
- Collaborative team player with strong communication and organizational abilities and excellent customer service. Able to manage multiple tasks and seek guidance when needed.
Knowledge:
- Solid understanding of nonprofit accounting principles.
- General Understanding of payroll processing
This position is part time – 25 hours a week: Monday – Friday: 9:00a.m. – 2:00p.m.,
Physical demands and work environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing this job, the employee is required to sit. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, talk and hear. On occasion, the employee is required to reach, kneel, stoop, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently life and or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities are required by this job including close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Equal Opportunity & Diversity
We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce
How to Apply
Please send resume, cover letter and references to: Abigail Goldberg Spiegel, Executive Director – [email protected].
About Leo Baeck Temple
Leo Baeck Temple is a warm and inviting congregation – welcoming members from diverse backgrounds. Our congregants make deep and long-lasting friendships among each other, learning and celebrating joyous occasions together and supporting each other in times of need.
An innovative Reform congregation with a passion for social causes, a commitment to human rights, and improved relations amongst all people are a hallmark of Leo Baeck Temple. We are proud of our rich history of social justice work with the goal of creating a more just, caring and livable society.