Part-Time Nonprofit Bookkeeper for Small 501(c)(3)

Posted 2 days ago

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Summary

The DUDE Project is a small, growing 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on supporting middle school boys through mentorship, mental health education, confidence-building, resilience, and healthy relationships. We are looking for a part-time bookkeeper with experience working with U.S.-based nonprofits to help us keep our finances organized and accurate as we grow. This is a very small engagement. Our transaction volume is currently low, and we are looking for someone who can handle the basics without adding unnecessary complexity. Responsibilities will include: Set up and/or maintain our bookkeeping system Categorize income and expenses appropriately Reconcile bank accounts monthly Track donations, sponsorships, grants, and other nonprofit revenue Properly account for restricted and unrestricted funds when applicable Maintain clean financial records and documentation Prepare basic monthly financial reports, including Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet Provide simple financial reports that can be shared with our Board of Directors Help ensure our books are organized for annual nonprofit tax filings and CPA review Advise us on basic nonprofit bookkeeping best practices when needed We are not looking for a CFO, financial strategist, or someone to perform complex financial modeling. We simply need a reliable person who understands nonprofit bookkeeping and can keep our financial records accurate and up to date. Ideal candidate: Experience bookkeeping for U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations Experience with bank reconciliations and nonprofit financial reporting Understanding of donations, grants, restricted funds, and nonprofit accounting Reliable, organized, and comfortable working independently Able to explain financial matters in simple terms We expect the ongoing workload to be relatively small, likely only a few hours per month after the initial setup. Please include a brief description of your experience working with small nonprofit organizations and approximately how many hours per month you would expect a nonprofit with a low transaction volume to require.

  • Less than 30 hrs/week
    Hourly
  • 6+ months
    Duration
  • Intermediate
    Experience Level
  • $20.00

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    $35.00

    Hourly
  • Remote Job
  • Complex project
    Project Type
Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
Bank Reconciliation
Accounts Payable
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Member since Aug 19, 2026
  • United States
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