Senior Bookkeeper

People Architects is proud to partner with a respected cultural institution in Cleveland in the search for a Senior Bookkeeper to lead day-to-day financial operations. This hybrid role (3+ days onsite) offers a meaningful opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven, mid-sized nonprofit at the heart of the region’s contemporary arts community.

We're looking for a detail-oriented accounting professional with nonprofit experience to support accurate, compliant, and transparent financial management. In this hands-on role, you’ll work closely with a fractional CFO, senior leadership, and the development team to ensure operational excellence and audit readiness—enabling the broader team to focus on impactful programming and community engagement.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate financial records in accordance with GAAP and nonprofit fund accounting practices


• Reconcile bank and credit card statements on a monthly basis


• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, and donation entries


• Process payroll for approximately 40 staff (full-time, part-time, and seasonal) using Paylocity


• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reports


• Partner with the development team to track donations, pledges, and restricted funds, ensuring accurate allocation in QuickBooks Online


• Monitor and report on cash flow; assist with budgeting and forecasting


• Support annual audits and ensure compliance with reporting requirements for grants and funding partners


• Interface with tools such as DonorPerfect, Square, QGiv, and financial portals (e.g., Fidelity, PNC, Clearstead)

Qualifications (required and preferred):

• 5+ years of hands-on bookkeeping experience, preferably in a nonprofit or arts-based environment


• Expertise in QuickBooks Online and proficiency in Microsoft Excel


• Experience with nonprofit accounting, fund tracking, and donor-restricted contributions


• Familiarity with Paylocity or similar payroll platforms


• High attention to detail and organizational skills


• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments


• Experience with CRM/donor platforms (e.g., DonorPerfect) is strongly preferred


• Comfort working with external auditors, foundations, and grant reporting


• Exposure to platforms such as Square, QGiv, Fidelity, PNC, or Clearstead is a plus


• Bonus: Experience working with external auditors and foundation reporting

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. People Architect and our clients are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Applicants for employment with any of People Architect’s clients will ever be asked to provide money (even if reimbursable) as part of the job application or hiring process.

*no external agencies/3rd parties.