Bookkeeper

Part-Time Independent Bookkeeper (1099 Contractor) St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church – Ridgefield, CT $49/hour | Estimated 15–20 hours per week (flexible) St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Ridgefield, CT is seeking an experienced independent bookkeeping professional to provide part-time financial services using QuickBooks Online (QBO). This is a 1099 independent contractor engagement. The contractor retains discretion over scheduling and work methods, subject to agreed deliverables and established parish financial policies and internal control procedures. Responsibilities · Maintain all accounting records in QuickBooks Online (QBO) · Record and reconcile deposits (pledges, online giving, restricted funds) · Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable · Perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations · Coordinate payroll processing with third-party providers (e.g., ADP, Paychex) · Maintain accurate tracking of restricted and designated funds · Prepare monthly financial reports for parish leadership · Assist with annual budget preparation and year-end reporting · Support annual financial review or audit Required Qualifications · Demonstrated proficiency in QuickBooks Online (QBO) · Minimum 4 years bookkeeping experience · Strong understanding of accrual and cash accounting · Experience with payroll processing systems (ADP, Paychex, or similar) · Proficiency in Microsoft Excel · Strong organizational skills and attention to detail · Ability to maintain strict confidentiality Preferred Qualifications · Bookkeeping experience in a church or nonprofit organization · Familiarity with fund accounting and donor-restricted funds · Experience working with online giving platforms Work Arrangement During the initial 60–90 day transition period, onsite presence of approximately 6 hours per week is anticipated to facilitate orientation, process familiarization, and coordination with staff. The specific timing of onsite work will be mutually agreed and may decrease as workflows are optimized. Thereafter, work may be performed primarily remotely, with periodic onsite coordination as needed. The contractor will work collaboratively with the Rector, Treasurer(s), and Finance Chair to ensure compliance with established financial policies and reporting standards. Financial work product and reports will be reviewed by parish financial leadership. Compensation $49 per hour. Estimated 15–20 hours per week on average, with flexibility based on workload and deliverables. About St. Stephen’s St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church is a parish of the Episcopal Diocese of Connecticut committed to worship, stewardship, and service in the Ridgefield community. Confidentiality: Bookkeeper may gain access to certain confidential or proprietary information during work. Such "Confidential Information" shall include parishioner pledge and personal data, staff salary and personal data, information concerning the: business, affairs, products, marketing, systems, technology, end-users, financial affairs, accounting and statistical data belonging to St. Stephen’s. The Bookkeeper will agree to hold all such information in strict confidence and shall not, without the express prior written permission of St. Stephen’s leadership disclose such Confidential Information to third parties; or use such Confidential information for any purposes whatsoever, other than the performance of his/her duties. Job Type: Part-time Pay: From $49.00 per hour Education: Associate (Required) Experience: work: 3 years (Preferred) Work Location: Hybrid remote in Ridgefield, CT 06877