Full-time

Bookkeeper

Appel Farm Arts & Music Center, a $2.5M non-profit arts education organization located in Elmer, NJ, seeks a full-time bookkeeper to manage the business operations and finances of the organization.

Position Overview

The Bookkeeper will be responsible for payroll, expense and income tracking, accounts payable and accounts receivable, and annual audit preparation. They will assist with processing human resources paperwork and participate in budget planning and long-term strategic thinking toward the financial and operational processes of the organization. They will participate in meetings of the Board of Trustees Finance and Audit committee.

Primary Responsibilities

• Finance and accounting administration, including tracking all accounts payable and accounts receivable
• In consultation with Executive Leadership, preparing end of month reconciliations and financial reports for Board meetings, grants, and other required purposes
• Payroll and HR administration 
• Preparation for annual audit

Qualifications of the ideal candidate

• Experience in human resources and payroll administration, knowledge of ADP or equivalent system.
• A mastery of Quickbooks Online and the capacity to learn and become highly competent users of sales-related accounting systems and software, including but not limited to: CampBrain, CourseStorm, and LittleGreenLight
• Experience with various payment portals including Square and credit card processing.
• Experience in non-profit accounting and financial management with specific knowledge of the impact of grant funding on organizational budgets
• Experience working with an external auditing firm.
• Commitment to handling sensitive information with discretion and integrity
• Passionate about arts education and access and committed to building strong community engagement through arts and culture.
• Highly organized and ability to manage multiple responsibilities, prioritize tasks effectively, and maintain focus in a dynamic environment. 
• Comfortable interfacing with patrons, program partners, external vendors, and tracking contracted services.
• Is a collaborative individual who enjoys working with people of all ages and backgrounds
• Has the ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Values empathy and personal growth

Special Requirements

• Applicant must pass a background check
• Applicant must have valid driver’s license

Salary, Benefits, and Terms of Employment

• Full-time position
• Salary is $52,500
• This position will be required on site during regular office hours, and on occasional weeknights and/or evenings for specific meetings and events as mutually scheduled. Hybrid possible after 90 days.
• Other benefits of employment include single coverage health plan (with dental and vision), summer camp tuition, paid holidays, and paid vacation days as outlined in the Employee Handbook

EOE

Appel Farm Arts & Music Center is an equal opportunity employer with an ongoing commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and creating safer spaces. Appel Farm hires without discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, atypical cellular blood trait, liability for service in the armed forces in the United States, or mental or physical disability subject only to conditions and limitations applicable to all persons.