Bookkeeper

About the role

Synagogue Bookkeeper

Salary Range - $18/hr - $21/hr

Overview: Darchei Noam is a joyful, inclusive, non-denominational Jewish community. Guided by Torah, prayer, music, and acts of kindness, we create a home where belonging, healing, and sacred purpose flourish. The Bookkeeper plays a vital role in sustaining this vision through accurate financial management, transparent reporting, and the highest standards of integrity. This position ensures that Darchei Noam's financial operations are organized, compliant, and aligned with the values of kindness, inclusion, and stewardship.

This mainly remote part-time (approx. 5-15 hours/week) role manages daily accounting, payroll, investments, subscriptions, and financial reporting. The Bookkeeper also supports membership billing, fundraising deposits, donor acknowledgments, event funds /registration, and outstanding balance management, in coordination with the Synagogue Director, Staff, Treasurer, and President. Most work is remote, with some evening and weekend work for holidays and events. Reports to Synagogue Director.

Skills

Experience with investments, endowments, or nonprofit funds ? Familiarity with Jewish communal or synagogue financial structures

• Proven bookkeeping experience with non-profit - 1 year or more

• Hands-on experience with Quickbooks Online*, Shulcloud and Excel. (*Quickbooks Online Accounting, Payroll, and Reporting Modules.)

• Experience with payroll, reconciliations, and financial reporting

• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail

• Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting principles

• Data entry skills along with a knack for numbers

• Strong attention to detail, confidentiality, and organizational skills

• Customer service orientation and negotiation skills

• Within 30 minute radius of Ambler, PA

Preferred:

• Experience with investments, endowments, or nonprofit funds

• Familiarity with Jewish communal or synagogue financial structures and Jewish Culture

Schedule: Approx. 5-15 hours/week, 2 days in office (approximately 1-3 hrs), mostly remote. In-person presence required two/three days/week for check deposits, meetings, and coordination. Flexible scheduling; closed on Shabbat and Jewish holidays. Some evening and holiday availability for assistance during events and holidays.

APPLY TO : Please send resume and cover letter to Darchei Noam, Synagogue Director - [email protected] .