Hybrid Bookkeeper presso Communities In Schools Jacksonville

Do you love supporting students and helping them learn and succeed in life? Do you want your work to have a positive impact on the community? Then join our team! Communities In Schools Jacksonville is seeking a Bookkeeper. We have fantastic benefits and a good work-life balance. Read on and apply.

Our Mission: 

To surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. 

Our Vision: 

Provide a personal one-on-one relationship with a caring adult, a safe place to learn and grow, a healthy start and a healthy future, a marketable skill to use upon graduation, and a chance to give back. 

Our Culture: We have worked to keep students on track for graduation for over 34 years in Jacksonville and have seen firsthand that any obstacle to learning – even the smallest ones – can add up, significantly impacting a child’s development. That’s why we’re embedded in the lives and schools of our students to help them overcome obstacles to success. The program focuses on literacy tutoring, working closely with school administration, teachers, parents, neighborhood partners, other nonprofits, and civic organizations to support student success. The most exciting aspect of being an employee at Communities In Schools of Jacksonville is knowing that every day, we are doing something to help students successfully learn, stay in school, and ultimately prepare for life. We have a diverse, energetic, and fun team of individuals working together to help students realize their potential and pursue their dreams.

Job Summary

We are looking for a committed, highly organized individual who is excited to join a hard-working mission-driven Finance Team. As the Bookkeeper, you will report to the Accounting Manager (AM) and assist in the daily accounting and financial operations of the organization and the finance department.

The Bookkeeper will maintain the company’s financial records of a budget of $10 million, that includes the functional responsibility for accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Daily data entry in QuickBooks Online.
• Record transactions and reconcile cash accounts.
• Manage accounts payable and cash flow.
• Manage accounts receivable and funder invoicing.
• Enters data into payroll and time/attendance systems.
• Prepares payroll if needed as backup to the AM.
• Provides administrative support for the Finance Team. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Preferred knowledge in the areas of bookkeeping (QBO), and payroll (ADP).
• Must be able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Must be proficient in word processing, excel spreadsheet usage and maintenance, and the use of email and Internet.
• Must have excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as strong interpersonal skills.

Required Education/Experience

• Minimum Highschool diploma and experience working in a professional office environment.
• Preferred associate’s degree or equivalent experience in business, finance, accounting.
• Must pass a DCF & DCPS screenings. 

Benefits  

• Generous PTO in addition to following the school year holidays.
• Retirement savings with a company match of 6% after one year of employment
• Affordable medical plans with an employee-only option for free
• Dental, Vision, and Flexible Medical Savings accounts
• Flexible Savings Accounts for Child Care
• Affordable Disability and Life Insurance
• Free Employee Assistance & Discount program
• Opportunity for promotion within the company
• CIS is a not-for-profit employer eligible for most student loan forgiveness programs