Bookkeeper

For over 50 years, Denbigh Baptist Christian School has nurtured hearts and minds in a private educational setting in Newport News, VA. Its purpose is to assist families in fulfilling their God-given responsibility to train their children. We provide an affordable education grounded in a Biblical worldview and marked by academic and extracurricular excellence, equipping students to impact the world for God's glory. Our mission is to educate the mind, nurture the soul, and shape the character of students and staff in a Christ-centered environment, based on the Truth of God’s Word, raising up the next generation of godly servant-leaders. DBCS currently serves over 250 E3 through 12th grade students with over 35 staff members.

Role Description

The bookeeper manages all business, financial, and benefits-related activities for the school staff. This role requires a person of spiritual maturity who reflects the school's Christian mission. The manager will be responsible for a wide range of administrative, financial, and personnel duties, ensuring efficient and legally compliant operations. The bookeeper is accountable to the School Management Team and reports to the School Administrator.

Key Responsibilities

Manage an annual budget of approximately $2.1 million in gross receipts and expenses. Maintain ACSI accreditation financial standards and lead or assist in external independent CPA audits.
Manage daily financial transactions, including online, cash and checks for tuition, fees, and other miscellaneous income. Perform necessary bookkeeping tasks such as posting accounts payable and preparing bank deposits
Regularly produce and review budget-to-actual reports and Accounts Receivable (AR) aging to identify delinquencies and manage collections.
Prepare, process, and reconcile semi-monthly payroll for all staff, coaches, and hourly employees.
Manage benefits enrollment for staff.
Ensure timely filing and payment of all federal and state payroll taxes.

Minimum Qualifications

Agreement with, lifestyle compatible with, and willingness to serve under the Statement of Faith of Denbigh Baptist Church
Agreement with and ability to abide by the policies and procedures of the DBCS Staff & Faculty Handbook, including the Code of Ethics
Extensive experience with Quickbooks and proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the financial and business side of non-profit organizations, as well as federal, state, and local employment laws.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage a wide range of daily, weekly, monthly, and annual duties effectively.
Exceptional customer service and public relations skills with the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
A strong sense of ethics, honesty, and integrity in all personal and professional matters.
Ability to pass a background check including credit inquiry

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience in business management in a non-profit environment
A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, Accounting, or Human Resources from an accredited institution.
A CPA license (active or inactive)
Experience with an HR system such as Rippling or BambooHR
Benefits for this position

Location: Newport News, VA 23602

Job Type: Full-Time, 12 month position

Salary Range: $32k-$40k annually

Benefits for this position

Paid Christmas Break, Spring Break, and 10 days comprehensive paid leave
Group Medical and Life insurance
403(b) Retirement Plan with immediate matching
Tuition reimbursement for continued education
Work in the same environment as your own children. Significant tuition discounts for dependents enrolled at DBCS