Samaritan's Purse Australia is seeking an experienced and detail-focused Bookkeeper to join our Finance team for a casual two-month contract. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will help ensure donations, accounting transactions and reconciliations are processed accurately, efficiently and on time.
Key responsibilities
- Process and account for donations in Xero in line with organisational policies and procedures.
- Complete web-donation data entry for Samaritan's Purse Australia and Operation Christmas Child.
- Prepare and enter Stripe and PayPal donation journals using our in-house donor management system and Xero.
- Download Stripe payout files and reconcile donation-related intercompany transactions.
- Reconcile bank accounts and Weel transactions, ensuring records are authorised and supported by complete documentation.
- Work closely with the Finance and Donor Services teams to meet processing deadlines.
About you
- Demonstrate Christian values aligned with Samaritan’s Purse Australia’s Statement of Faith and a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and a heart for service.
- At least two years' bookkeeping experience.
- Strong proficiency in Xero and Microsoft Excel.
- Experience with a donor management system is desirable.
- Excellent attention to detail, organisation and time management.
- Sound analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
- Clear, professional communication and a collaborative approach.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite particularly Excel.
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
About us
Samaritan's Purse Australia is a Global Disaster Relief and Development Assistance Organisation. This is an prospect to make an immediate contribution to a mission-driven organisation that directly supports compassionate relief, development work, donor engagement, and ministry teams serving people in need around the world. You will be part of a collaborative team that values service, excellence, integrity, and faith in action.