Part-Time Bookkeeper

About the role

The Westchester Jewish Council is a central coordinating organization for the Jewish community in White Plains, NY, with 7 employees and approximately $1,000,000 in annual revenue. As the part‑time Bookkeeper, you will report to the Treasurer and CEO and work 10‑12 hours per week on a flexible schedule spread across 2‑3 days.

Responsibilities

• Record and categorize all day‑to‑day financial transactions, expenses, and revenues.
• Generate client invoices, track incoming payments, and follow up on overdue accounts (Accounts Receivable).
• Review vendor invoices, code expenses accurately, and schedule payments for CEO approval (Accounts Payable).
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and payment processors weekly and at month‑end.
• Process semimonthly payroll for the team of 7 employees using PayChex and track 1099 vendor data with the Accountant.
• Prepare basic monthly income statement using Sage/Peachtree.
• Maintain a clean, audit‑ready general ledger for external CPA tax filings and audit.

Qualifications

• Bookkeeping experience, preferably in a small‑business setting.
• Ability to use and learn accounting software (currently Sage/Peachtree) and payroll platforms (currently PayChex).
• Comfort with MS Office Suite, MS Outlook, and other electronic programs as needed.

Skills

• High accuracy in data entry and attention to detail.
• Clear, professional verbal and written communication for interacting with colleagues, board members, vendors, members, and donors.
• Trustworthiness to handle confidential financial data with discretion.
• Ability to collaborate with a team of professionals and volunteers.

Pay

Hourly rate: $30.00 – $35.00 per hour, based on experience.

Schedule

Flexible schedule of approximately 10‑12 hours per week, ideally spread across a few days.

Benefits

• Free and ample parking.