Temple Shir Tikva is the leading synagogue in Boston’s MetroWest, a thriving community that is home to members of all generations providing them with a nurturing, engaging, and warm community to call their own. Our membership is growing, our program is expanding, and we are strengthening our fabulous professional team.

We are looking for the missing piece in our dynamic staff team; we are looking for you. Over the past few years, we have invested heavily in the professional team we have put together to ensure a real sense of collegiality, collaboration, and cooperation so people enjoy coming to work and supporting one another.

Would you like to join a creative team at a growing synagogue and enjoy working with fantastic colleagues in a wonderful community? In that case, we invite you to explore the opportunity to serve as our part-time Bookkeeper. This position will report to the Executive Director.

As our Bookkeeper, you will;

· Perform monthly financial statement reviews

· Develop monthly forecasts

· Issue monthly financials to the Leadership team and their departments

· Compare budget-to-actuals and investigate differences

· Reconcile membership categories from Shul Cloud to QuickBooks

· Reconcile donations, especially annual fund, from Shul Cloud to QuickBooks

· Biweekly payroll entry

· Review and update benefit withholdings, parsonage, and retirement contributions.

· Payroll reconciliation to QuickBooks

· Maintain and update depreciation schedules

· Bill.com and Divvy workflows

· Review restricted accounts, assist with long-term financial planning and capital project plan development

· Set up Finance Committee meetings, including agenda preparation and distribution of materials

· Update chart of accounts in QuickBooks

· QuickBooks budget entry

Skills or Background Needed

Accounting & Financial Management Skills

Proficiency in bookkeeping principles (e.g., accrual vs. cash accounting)
Experience with QuickBooks and ShulCloud
Handling accounts payable & receivable
Bank reconciliations and general ledger maintenance
Budgeting and financial reporting for leadership and board review
Knowledge of nonprofit financial regulations and tax-exempt status

Administrative & Organizational Skills

Attention to detail in maintaining accurate financial records
Ability to multi-task and manage financial workflows
Strong data entry and record-keeping skills
Coordinating with vendors, staff, and congregation members for financial matters

Donations & Membership Dues Management

Tracking donations, pledges, and membership dues
Issuing contribution receipts for tax purposes
Ensuring proper allocation of funds for synagogue programs

Payroll & Compliance

Processing payroll and ensuring compliance with tax laws
Managing employee benefits and S
Understanding of IRS regulations for religious organizations

Communication & Teamwork

Ability to communicate financial matters clearly to leadership
Working collaboratively with synagogue administrators, clergy, and board members
Discretion and confidentiality in handling financial data

Compensation and Benefits

$25-$27 per hour
20 hours per week, regular part-time employee
Pro-rated TST membership

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Part-time Bookkeeper