Part-Time Bookkeeper

General Council on Finance and Administration • Montgomery, AL

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Alabama-West Florida Conference of The United Methodist Church seeks a part-time Bookkeeper to manage day-to-day financial data entry for the Conference office. The role focuses on entering financial transactions into Shelby Financials. Monthly reconciliation and closing of the books are handled independently by an outside accounting firm.

The Bookkeeper works closely with the Treasurer to maintain documentation, support routine financial processes, and assist with projects as assigned. The position is on-site at the Conference Office in Montgomery, Alabama, with a regular Monday through Thursday schedule from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., averaging 16–20 hours per week.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three years of previous bookkeeping or data entry experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and reliability.

Nice To Haves

• Nonprofit or fund accounting experience.
• Familiarity with Shelby Financials.

Responsibilities

• Enter accounts payable invoices into Shelby Financials.
• Assign appropriate account and fund codes to invoices.
• Process incoming deposits and record them in Shelby Financials.
• Maintain vendor files and W-9 documentation.
• Organize and maintain financial records and supporting documentation.
• Provide routine data entry to support the Treasurer as assigned.
• Assist with year-end and budget-related projects as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED