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Looking for the perfect bookkeeper is something like looking for an ideal mate. You\u2019ll want to think hard about your organization\u2019s needs before you start searching for, and commit to, the person who\u2019ll handle your day-to-day accounting functions.<\/p>\n
Define the role<\/strong><\/p>\n Before advertising the position, define the role. Crafting a detailed job description that outlines responsibilities will help you attract qualified candidates and give you a consistent yardstick with which to measure them.<\/p>\n Common bookkeeper responsibilities include:<\/p>\n \u2022 Preparing for year-end financial audits.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n If you\u2019ll be relying on your bookkeeper to send donor acknowledgments, order supplies or handle any other clerical duties, spell out those duties in the job description.<\/p>\n Ensure a good fit<\/strong><\/p>\n Not-for-profits have special bookkeeping challenges that for-profit businesses don\u2019t. At the very least, you want a bookkeeper who understands there\u00a0are<\/em>\u00a0differences, such as accounting for pledges, donated goods and services, and restricted donations. Candidates also must be:<\/p>\n Finally, because your bookkeeper will handle cash, financial records and proprietary information, potential hires must be trustworthy and above reproach. Conduct thorough background and credit checks on anyone you\u2019re seriously considering, including following up on any references.<\/p>\n Get what you need<\/strong><\/p>\n Many organizations hire a bookkeeper because other staff members don\u2019t have the necessary accounting skills. If you\u2019re in that situation, you may wonder how you can judge the accounting acumen of bookkeeper candidates. We can help you define the role and provide advice on hiring the bookkeeper that meets your needs.<\/p>\n \u00a9 2018<\/p>\n [\/fusion_text][\/fusion_builder_column][\/fusion_builder_row][\/fusion_builder_container]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”no” hundred_percent_height=”no” hundred_percent_height_scroll=”no” hundred_percent_height_center_content=”yes” equal_height_columns=”no” menu_anchor=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_position=”center center” background_repeat=”no-repeat” fade=”no” background_parallax=”none” enable_mobile=”no” parallax_speed=”0.3″ video_mp4=”” video_webm=”” video_ogv=”” video_url=”” video_aspect_ratio=”16:9″ video_loop=”yes” video_mute=”yes” video_preview_image=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”” padding_top=”” padding_right=”” padding_bottom=”” padding_left=””][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ spacing=”” center_content=”no” link=”” target=”_self” min_height=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_position=”left top” background_repeat=”no-repeat” hover_type=”none” border_size=”0″ border_color=”” border_style=”solid” border_position=”all” … <\/p>\n