Bookkeeper in USA

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Posted Jul 28, 2026

Remote · US Internship
Est. $18K – $28K/yr

Overview

This part-time, remote-eligible position provides bookkeeping and contribution data entry support to the Chicago USA Mission Center and several of its congregations using Shelby Systems accounting software.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain the general ledger
  • Process accounts payable and accounts receivable
  • Process contributions
  • Receive, record, and deposit funds
  • Provide financial reports to the Mission Center Financial Officer and Fund Board Chair
  • Perform duties in alignment with approved internal controls
  • Support financial inspections
  • Maintain proficiency with Shelby Systems

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • 1–3 years of bookkeeping experience
  • Thorough understanding of financial accounting principles
  • Intermediate computer skills, including MS Office and ability to learn new programs (including Shelby Systems)
  • Strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills
  • Proficiency in email management and organization
  • Ability to manage multiple people, projects, and priorities
  • Proven ability to maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive information
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with both internal and external audiences
  • Careful attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently from home
  • Ability to maintain regular, reliable work hours

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Shelby Systems
  • Quick learner
  • Previous bookkeeping or accounting experience

Additional Information

  • Employment status: Less than 20 hours per week
  • Immediate supervisor: Mission Center Financial Officer
  • Supervisory responsibility: None
  • Overtime status: Non-exempt
  • Required trainings: New employees must complete registered youth worker status and anti-harassment training within 30 days of hire, with annual anti-harassment training thereafter

Location

  • Remote eligible within the USA

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should complete the organization's employee application to apply for this position.

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