Bookkeeper

The Dix Hills Jewish Center, a vibrant synagogue in western Suffolk County, is seeking a part-time bookkeeper to provide the day-to-day bookkeeping services required to prepare and maintain the books, records and financial statements of DHJC. The bookkeeper reports to the Executive Director and works collaboratively with the volunteer leadership, clergy, and staff of DHJC in a team environment. The bookkeeper fulfills the position objectives by performing the major position responsibilities listed below (and other essential tasks as assigned).

General Responsibilities:

• The processing of all member and other normal course business payments into DHJC's Chaverware/ShulCloud records as well as into the QuickBooks file

• The processing of all invoices and other payments

• The ongoing updating of DHJC's general ledger.

• The recording of all payroll journal entries into

Specific Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable:

1. Create invoices
2. Prepare statements
3. Process payments
4. Prepare aging report
5. Make weekly deposits
6. Prepare month-end reconciliation statements

Accounts Payable:

1. Post invoices
2. Prepare payment vouchers
3. Write checks for approval by others
4. Track unpaid invoices
5. File paid invoices
6. Prepare aging reports
7. Prepare month-end reconciliation statements

Other Responsibilities

1. Post payroll journal entries
2. Maintain contact information in QuickBooks database
3. Prepare monthly and quarterly financial statements
4. Prepare annual budget and update financial forecast

Qualifications:

1. Knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles
2. Familiarity with data processing, financial (QuickBooks), and spreadsheet (Excel) software
3. Computer Software (MS Office Suite), email/internet
4. Knowledge of Shulcloud software, or ability to learn

Interested applicants should send resume and cover letter to: [email protected]