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We're a remote team, spread across North America (with peers all over the world). Aplos is the ... We are seeking a Bookkeeper to join our fast growing Professional Services department. As a crucial ...

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How much do remote church bookkeeper jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote church bookkeeper in the United States is $24.31, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.71 and $27.64 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a remote church bookkeeper do?

A remote church bookkeeper is responsible for managing the financial records of a church while working from a remote location. Their duties typically include tracking income and expenses, maintaining accurate ledgers, processing donations, paying bills, and preparing financial reports for church leadership. They ensure compliance with accounting standards and relevant laws, and may also assist with budgeting and audits. Using cloud-based accounting software, they collaborate with church staff and leadership to keep all financial matters organized and transparent.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Remote Church Bookkeeper, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Remote Church Bookkeeper, you need strong accounting skills, attention to detail, and typically a background in finance or bookkeeping, often backed by relevant certifications. Familiarity with accounting software like QuickBooks, church management systems, and secure cloud-based tools is essential. Integrity, organizational skills, and clear communication help build trust and ensure accurate reporting in a remote environment. These skills and qualities are vital for maintaining transparent financial records and supporting the church’s mission with sound fiscal management.

What is the difference between Remote Church Bookkeeper vs Remote Nonprofit Bookkeeper?

AspectRemote Church BookkeeperRemote Nonprofit Bookkeeper
CredentialsBookkeeping certification, nonprofit or church accounting experienceBookkeeping certification, nonprofit accounting experience
Work EnvironmentReligious organization, church offices, remoteNonprofit organizations, various sectors, remote
Employer & Industry UsageChurches, faith-based organizationsCharities, nonprofits, faith-based nonprofits
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding roles in church settings, remote church bookkeepingComparing nonprofit bookkeeping roles, remote opportunities

The Remote Church Bookkeeper and Remote Nonprofit Bookkeeper roles share similar skills and certifications, often requiring bookkeeping credentials and nonprofit experience. The main difference lies in their work environment: one serves religious organizations like churches, while the other works with various nonprofit entities. Both roles are typically remote, but their employer types and industry focus differ, influencing the specific accounting practices and community engagement involved.

What are some common challenges faced by remote church bookkeepers and how can they be addressed?

Remote church bookkeepers often face challenges such as maintaining clear communication with church leadership, ensuring timely access to financial documents, and upholding data security. These challenges can be addressed by establishing regular virtual check-ins, using secure cloud-based accounting software, and creating standardized procedures for document sharing and approval. Proactively addressing these issues helps maintain accuracy, transparency, and trust within the church community.
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Infographic showing various Remote Church Bookkeeper job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 6% Internship, 74% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 3% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Summer. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $50,573 per year, or $24.3 per hour.

Bookkeeping Specialist

Velora

On-site, Remote

$22 - $24/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 15 days ago


Job description

About the role:

Location: 

  • US: CA, CO, GA, FL, ID, MD, MA, MN, NC, NV, OR, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA (California, Colorado, Georgia, Florida, Idaho, Maryland, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Nevada, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington)
  • Canada Provinces: British Columbia, Ontario, Alberta only

With Aplos, nonprofit groups of every shape, size, and mission can seamlessly run their finances and operations, manage their business and bottom line, and proactively engage their communities and donors when it matters most. We're a remote team, spread across North America (with peers all over the world).

Aplos is the largest nonprofit & church management software on the market. We've served over 40,000 organizations since our inception in 2009. Our all-inclusive platform provides a dynamic CRM, fundraising & giving tools, online donations & payment processing, built-in fund accounting system, integrated payroll, email marketing, website builder, and much more.

We are seeking a Bookkeeper to join our fast growing Professional Services department. As a crucial member of our dynamic team, your primary role will be to serve as a full charge bookkeeper to our moderate complex Medium customers, collaborating with the customers to ensure the accuracy and currency of their financial records and exceptional customer experience. You own problems end-to-end, stay outcome-focused, and use AI to move faster, raise accuracy, and improve the customer experience for Aplos bookkeeping clients. If you excel in collaborative problem solving and are passionate about bookkeeping, technology, and customer services, this position is an excellent fit for you.

What will you be doing (your role)?
  • Manage full cycle of bookkeeping services for multiple Medium customers concurrently, including data entry, reconciliations, payroll, donations and periodic accounting clean-up as necessary
  • Use AI-native tools to streamline workflows and deliver faster, more accurate results for Aplos bookkeeping clients.
  • Maintain an average of 70% of your working time spent on billable client work
  • Understand organizational needs and provide valuable feedback, proposing solutions to enhance information clarity
  • Maintain a high customer net promoter score (9 or 10) by building positive relationships with the customer, communicating proactively, and providing quality and satisfactory services.
  • Adhere to established processes to ensure robust financial controls are in place
  • Identify areas for process improvement, actively participating in collaborative knowledge-sharing with teammates
What we're looking for (requirements):

We value ownership, strong judgment, and AI-native problem solving.

  • 3-5+ years owning full-charge bookkeeping end-to-end with minimal oversight.
  • A degree in accounting, finance, or business.
  • Strong fundamentals in accounting and nonprofit bookkeeping; applies judgment to keep books clean, compliant, and decision-ready.
  • Deep experience in Aplos (preferred) or similar systems; learns new workflows fast and uses tooling to work smarter.
  • Strong Excel skills; uses templates, automation, and AI support to move faster without sacrificing accuracy.
  • Builds trust with customers through proactive updates, clear expectations, and consistent follow-through.
  • Clear, direct communicator who flags risks early and keeps everyone aligned.
  • Outcome-focused and deadline-driven; prioritizes the work that moves the customer forward.
  • Collaborative teammate who shares learnings, templates, and best practices to raise the bar for the whole team.
  • High quality bar and attention to detail; catches issues early and prevents repeat errors.
  • Comfortable using AI tools to accelerate research, reconciliation, and documentation while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.
  • Proactively identifies patterns (errors, missing info, process gaps) and proposes simple fixes that prevent repeat work.
  • Operates with high autonomy; clarifies ambiguity, removes blockers, and drives work to completion.
Why work with us?

If you need more convincing, here's the rest of it:

  • Salary - $22/hr - $24/hr USD for US candidates and $60,000 - $65,000 CAD for Canadian candidates. Your base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as skills, education, experience, and geographic location.

  • Paid Time Off

    • Canada: Everyone gets 4 weeks paid leave plus 11 days of public holidays, as well as an 'end of year shutdown' which is an extra 2 week company holiday. Plus, you are entitled to generous paid sick leave.
    • US: US employees are eligible for open or paid discretionary time off (take time when you need it), plus 11 days of public holidays, as well as an 'end of year shutdown' which is an extra 2 week company holiday. Plus, you are entitled to generous paid sick leave.
  •  Work remotely - We're a remote-first company - live and work wherever you're happiest.

  •  Training - We'll support you when you want to learn new skills or pay for conference or course tickets.

  • Health Coverage & Retirement-

    • Canada & US: We offer robust medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance coverages and have a 4% match on Retirement.