Bookkeeper

Job Title:

Bookkeeper

Department: Administration

Reports To: Chief Financial and Operations Officer

FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt

Hours per week: Full-Time: 40 hours per week

Compensation: $25 - $30 / hour

Since 1977, Safe Nest has been a leading force in the fight to end domestic and sexual violence. Dedicated to a holistic and innovative approach, Safe Nest works tirelessly with survivors, abusive partners, and children impacted by interpersonal violence. With a steadfast commitment to breaking the cycle of abuse, Safe Nest serves over 11,000 clients annually, delivering more than 170,000 life‑changing services.

As Nevada’s largest provider of interpersonal violence services, Safe Nest’s impact is driven by its exceptional team of professionals. We recognize that our people are our greatest asset, which is why we offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and an empowering work environment. Together, we are building a safer, more compassionate community.

Working within Safe Nest’s accounting systems and fiscal processes, the Bookkeeper processes payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions; ensures accuracy and efficiency of accounting entries; and provides financial, administrative, and clerical services to the administration department and the agency overall.

• Process and reconcile all accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions, including payroll.
• Monitor, record, and reconcile incoming payments including client fees, donations, and grant income.
• Process bills and submit payments accurately, maintaining a bill payment schedule to ensure timely payments.
• Create and send invoices; receive payments.
• Compile/sort invoices and check, cash, and credit card payments, matching payments to invoices.
• Work with all relevant accounting, bill payment, and donation platforms and databases.
• Work with Safe Nest’s accounting firm for month‑end accounting reviews and reconciliations.
• Process remote check deposits.
• Maintain vendor relationships.
• Reviews and audits health insurance invoices.
• Maintain complete and current financial files and supporting documentation.
• Research, track, and resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Record financial transactions into the general ledger system.
• Assist with file preparation for the annual audit process.
• Perform other clerical and accounting duties as needed or assigned.

This job description is not intended to be all‑inclusive; the employee will be expected to perform other reasonably related job duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or other management as required.

• Associate’s Degree in Accounting required (Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting preferred) or 2+ years of experience in accounting or bookkeeping in lieu of degree.
• Proven ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail while meeting deadlines required.
• Strong knowledge and experience in MS Office, spreadsheets, and accounting software required.
• Experience with Paycor is strongly preferred.
• Experience working in the non‑profit sector is strongly preferred.
• Experience with donation management preferred.
• Ability to calculate, post, and manage accounting figures and financial records.
• High degree of integrity in handling cash, monetary transactions, and fiduciary responsibilities.
• Excellent communication, organization and time management skills.

• Regular attendance during scheduled business hours is expected.
• This position requires occasional flexibility in work hours as needed to accomplish department goals and objectives.
• The physical demands and work environment are representative of that which will be required by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate office noise but may vary on occasion if circumstances require.

Safe Nest provides equal employment opportunities to all Team Members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy‑related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.