Part Time Bookkeeper

Aston Carter•Norfolk, VA

3d•$37,358 - $59,434•Onsite

About The Position

The part-time bookkeeper manages day-to-day accounting activities, focusing on weekly contributions, accurate financial records, and support for core accounting and payroll functions. The role may be structured as a full-time position absorbing the work of two positions or as a 24-hour-per-week position alongside another accounting team member, depending on organizational needs. This is a permanent, fully onsite position based in Norfolk, Virginia.

Requirements

Understanding of basic accounting principles, supported by an accounting degree or equivalent church accounting experience.
23 years of bookkeeping or staff accountant experience.
Hands-on experience with accounts payable processes.
Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel for financial data entry and review.
Experience with church accounting practices.
Proficiency with PowerChurch ERP for contributions, revenue tracking, and reporting.

Nice To Haves

BvA or comparable accounting-related qualification.
Prior experience with church or nonprofit financial systems.
Familiarity with integrating online giving platforms with accounting or ERP systems.
Comfort working with outsourced payroll providers and time-tracking processes.

Responsibilities

Process weekly church contributions, including physical donations collected during Sunday services and online giving through platforms such as Pushpay and Wix.
Export and upload digital contribution data into PowerChurch for accurate revenue tracking.
Verify the integration of online payment platforms with PowerChurch and resolve discrepancies or integration issues.
Generate, review, and maintain summary and detailed contribution statements using PowerChurch.
Prepare, print, and distribute checks for operational and ministry activities.
Process most vendor payments using TowneBank bill pay and record them accurately and on time.
Handle physical ministry vouchers requiring check payments and ensure appropriate documentation and approvals.
Reconcile the operating bank account monthly and investigate variances.
Oversee additional custodial accounts with smaller balances and keep them accurate and up to date.
Maintain organized, accurate financial records and supporting documentation in an audit-ready manner.
Monitor employee time tracking to support accurate payroll processing and compliance with internal procedures.
Coordinate with outsourced payroll providers and ensure payroll processing is accurate and complete.
Support general accounting, financial reporting, accounts payable, and other bookkeeping tasks as needed.