Bookkeeper (San Diego)

Description

 Expected Start Date: January 4, 2027

The Bookkeeper maintains accurate financial records and supports day-to-day financial operations for a nonprofit organization. This position uses QuickBooks to record transactions, reconcile accounts, prepare financial reports, and support budgeting, with particular attention to restricted grants and state funding.

· Maintain the general ledger in QuickBooks, recording receipts, payments, and other financial transactions with accurate account coding.

· Process accounts payable and accounts receivable, maintain supporting documentation, and track outstanding balances.

· Reconcile bank and other financial accounts; investigate discrepancies and bring unresolved items to the appropriate supervisor.

· Prepare routine financial reports and support month-end and year-end record preparation.

· Support budget preparation and monitor actual income and expenditures against approved budgets.

· Track restricted-grant and state-funded income and expenditures by funding source and program, following approved budgets and funding terms.

· Maintain documentation supporting grant expenditures and assist with financial reporting for funders.

· Organize financial records for audit and accounting review, protect confidential information, and follow established financial approval procedures.

Requirements

· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or similar field.

· Experience using QuickBooks to maintain financial records and prepare reports.

· Experience with budgeting and nonprofit financial operations.

· Knowledge of bookkeeping for restricted grants and state funding, including tracking expenditures and maintaining supporting records.

· Strong attention to detail, accuracy, organization, and confidentiality.

· Ability to use spreadsheets, meet reporting deadlines, and communicate financial information clearly.

· Pass the following background check: FBI, DOJ, CACI.