Bookkeeper

ABOUT LIGHTHOUSE COUNSELING & FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER

Lighthouse Counseling and Family Resources has four offices located in Placer County: Auburn, Lincoln, Rocklin and Roseville. The mission of Lighthouse is to improve the physical and emotional well-being of residents by providing evidence-based therapeutic counseling; education and healthy wellness classes; and essential services and resources. The organization was recently named 2024 Nonprofit of the Year and has an excellent reputation with highly engaged staff.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Bookkeeper position is responsible for supporting the Director of Finance with all fiscal functions of the organization, including preparation of monthly financial reports, annual budgets, audits, and conducting financial analysis to identify barriers to success. In addition, this position will provide a pivotal role to ensure effective and efficient handling of all profit and loss reports, payroll, AP/AR, Medi-Cal and other insurance billing, allocation of grant expenses and financial reporting as well as funder donations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

· Manage accounts payable and receivable processes with precision and accuracy.

· Maintain organized financial records to ensure easy access for review and audits.

· Reconcile invoices, payments and transactions to ensure financial records are up to date.

· Collaborate across departments to maintain communication, workflow and to resolve outstanding fiscal items.

· Record all financial transactions in QuickBooks with quality and timely data entry.

· Perform monthly bank reconciliations to ensure that all transactions are accurately recorded, and discrepancies are promptly resolved.

· Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts, providing analysis and insights based on historical data and trends.

· Ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations regarding financial reporting and tax obligations.

· Assist with internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations as required.

· Share various tasks and roles as engaged team member.

· Provide administrative support to ensure smooth day-to-day office operations.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS OF THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

In addition to being enthusiastically committed to the mission of Lighthouse Counseling and Family Resource Center, we are seeking candidates who most closely align with the following qualifications:

· Associate's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; bachelor's degree preferred.

· Minimum of two (2) years of bookkeeping or accounting experience; experience in non-profit industry is preferred.

· Proficiency with QuickBooks and strong aptitude for financial software, as well as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel).

· Experience in accounts payable, receivable, or finance-focused roles.

· Ability to quickly adapt and multitask in evolving work environment.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to explain complex financial information clearly with attention to detail from thorough analysis.

· Strong understanding and application of accounting principles, practices and regulations.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The hiring salary range for the position is $60,000-$90,000 plus excellent benefits including medical, dental, and vision; IRA match; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE & TIMELINE

Please submit your resume to Jeff Decker, Director of Finance at jeffrey@lighthousefrc.org and Ann Elias, Director of Operations at aelias@lighthousefrc.org with the subject line: Bookkeeper Position. The position is open until filled, however, Lighthouse is eager to welcome a new bookkeeper as soon as possible. As such, priority review and consideration will be given to those who apply by March 1, 2025.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,000 - $90,000