Volunteer Bookkeeper

Organization: Belong
Location: Vienna, VA
Time Commitment: 3–5 hours per month
Reports to: Executive Director and Board Treasurer
About Belong
Belong is a 501c(3) nonprofit whose mission is to provide compassionate mentorship to underserved children and youth in our community, sharing God’s love and fostering personal growth, academic achievement and a sense of belonging.  Our vision is a loving and inclusive community where all belong and have equal opportunities for social, spiritual, educational, and economic success.
Position Summary
Belong seeks a detail-oriented Volunteer Bookkeeper to support the organization’s financial management. This role is ideal for a retired professional, an experienced bookkeeper looking to give back, or someone seeking to maintain or grow their nonprofit financial skills in a meaningful, low-time-commitment role.

The Volunteer Bookkeeper will help maintain accurate financial records using QuickBooks and work closely with the Executive Director and Board Treasurer to ensure timely and reliable financial reporting.
Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and update financial records in QuickBooks
• Record and categorize income and expenses accurately
• Reconcile bank and credit card accounts monthly
• Assist with preparation of monthly financial reports for the Board Treasurer
• Support the annual budget tracking process
• Provide documentation and support for year-end financial reporting and Form 990 preparation

Qualifications

• Experience with bookkeeping or basic accounting principles
• Proficiency in QuickBooks (or willingness to learn quickly)
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with financial information
• Reliable and able to meet monthly deadlines to align with board meeting dates
• Comfort working independently with light supervision

Preferred (but not required)

• Experience working with a nonprofit organization
• Familiarity with nonprofit accounting practices

Why This Role Matters
Your work will help ensure the financial integrity and sustainability of Belong’s programs, directly supporting mentorship opportunities for children and young adults in our community.
Ideal Candidate

• A retiree looking for a meaningful, flexible volunteer opportunity
• A professional seeking to stay engaged in accounting/bookkeeping
• An early-career individual wanting hands-on nonprofit finance experience

Benefits

• Flexible, low-hour commitment
• Opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization
• Direct connection to leadership and insight into nonprofit operations

To Apply
Please reach out to Executive Director Lynn O’Connell at lynn@belongvienna.org to express your interest and learn more.