Bookkeeper / Financial Specialist
Roswell, GA | Full-Time | Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Salary: $44,000 annually (No benefits offered)
Our client, a well-established congregation and synagogue in Roswell, is seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper / Financial Specialist to join their team full-time. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with numbers, maintaining accurate financial records, and supporting the day-to-day financial operations of a mission-driven organization.
The ideal candidate will have experience in bookkeeping, accounts payable/receivable, payroll processing, and general ledger maintenance, with strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Receivable
- Accurately apply check, credit card, and ACH payments to member accounts in a timely manner
- Prepare journal entries for daily payment activity
- Monitor and reconcile checking account activity
- Post member charges, including:
- Annual dues and related fees
- Department-requested charges (Youth, Administrative, Religious/Program Services, etc.)
Accounts Payable
- Review and validate payment requests for accuracy and proper approval
- Verify account coding and supporting documentation
- Process vendor payments through Sage accounting software
- Coordinate check signatures and ensure timely mailing/distribution of payments
Payroll Administration
- Process semi-monthly payroll (15th and end of month)
- Collect payroll information in advance of processing deadlines
- Prepare payroll worksheets and enter payroll data into the system
- Reconcile payroll totals to ensure accuracy
General Ledger / Accounting
- Record daily journal entries for member charges using internal reporting systems (including ShulCloud)
- Record daily deposits (cash, check, credit card, and ACH payments)
- Maintain accurate and complete financial records in Sage
- Assist with account reconciliation and general bookkeeping functions
Budgeting & Financial Coordination
- Assist in developing annual departmental budgets
- Partner with leadership to review and finalize budget plans
- Communicate with members regarding financial arrangements and payment plans
- Manage annual renewal processes for member payment agreements
Qualifications
- Prior bookkeeping or accounting experience required
- Experience with Sage or similar accounting software preferred
- Payroll processing experience strongly preferred
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Ability to handle confidential financial information professionally
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
Why This Opportunity?
- Stable full-time schedule
- Meaningful work supporting a respected community organization
- Collaborative and welcoming team environment
- Opportunity to take ownership of key financial processes
Company Description
Avery Partners collaborates with businesses all over the US to help streamline their hiring processes.