Part-Time Bookkeeper

Bridges to Housing Stability, Inc. (“Bridges”) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Howard County, MD. Bridges’ mission is to provide a path to self-sufficiency to prevent and end homelessness through affordable housing solutions and advocacy in Howard County. To that end, Bridges provides affordable housing and/or case management to households who are precariously housed and overburdened with rent, facing eviction and at risk of homelessness, or already homeless. For more information, please see www.bridges2hs.org. Position Summary The Bookkeeper serves the mission of Bridges to Housing Stability, Inc. (Bridges) with numerous daily financial activities. The primary work includes but is not limited to processing invoices (bill entry and check processing), recording credit card transactions, and recording bank deposits, in a timely manner (using Sage Intacct). The Bookkeeper also helps with reconciliations, grant reporting and preparation for the annual audit. Duties And Responsibilities General - Maintain Bridges’ standards of confidentiality and professionalism. - Attend required staff meetings. - Participate in Bridges’ training and, on occasion, Bridges’ events. - Files renewal paperwork government services and similar requirements Financial - Prepares & reviews expense authorizations for payment of monthly business expenses - Track expenses for client assistance grants - Code expense transactions to the correct account and class. - Use Bill.com to process expense transactions. - Verify accurate payment information and print checks. - Ensure that bank deposits are coded to the correct account and class. - Electronically file bank statements, expense, and deposit source documents. - Reconcile monthly general ledger accounts as assigned by Senior Accountant. - Reconcile donor database entries with Sage INTACCT - File all source documentation electronically - Assist with annual audit. - Act as backup to Senior Accountant in processing payroll an