Bookkeeper

CRC BOOKKEEPER POSITION

JOB DESCRIPTION

The mission of the Clearwater Resource Council is to engage the community and facilitate efforts that will enhance, conserve, sustain, and protect the natural resources and rural lifestyle of the Clearwater watershed for present and future generations.

CRC believes employees are their most important asset. CRC empowers employees to exercise professional judgment in carrying out their duties. Employees are provided with the training and tools necessary to achieve the mission. Both team effort and individual employee expertise are supported and sustained.

CRC seeks to fill its Bookkeeper position as a part-time, non-exempt position that performs professional bookkeeping and financial data management activities and reports to the CRC Executive Director. The primary purpose and responsibility of this position is ensuring CRC’s financial policies are followed by maintaining all financial transactions via Quickbooks for accounting and Excel for grant reporting. In addition, financial reports will be required on a monthly/quarterly/annual basis as required by CRC’s financial policies and committee.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Organizational Bookkeeping will include:

• Maintain QuickBooks Online company data. Understand the account structure and maintain a general knowledge of the major areas of the QuickBooks Online application for non-profit accounting.
• Adhere to CRC’s Financial Policies
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports;
• Prepare and submit monthly payroll and time allocations within Quickbooks;
• Tracking of expenses/receivables; and
• Other tasks as needed.

Financial data management and summaries for grant reporting:

• Tracking expenses/receivables for each grant.
• Generating financial reporting documents for federal, state and foundation grants;
• Work with Executive Director and other staff to maintain electronic files needed for reporting and document retention requirements;
• Other tasks as needed.

Supervision:

This position does not have an on-going supervisory component, though the Bookkeeper will need to work closely with the Executive Director and CRC Treasurer.

Work Environment/Schedule:

Remote work possible, though monthly in-person meetings may be required. We anticipate that the bookkeeper will likely work between 20-25 hours the first week of each month, and will then work an average of 10 hours per week for the remainder of the month.

Benefits:

Paid vacation, sick leave and holidays, on a pro-rated basis may be available.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:  

CRC may include the following factors in determining whether an applicant meets the qualifications of a position vacancy: cover letter, current resume, educational background, structured interview results, job-related reference checks, job-related work experience and job-related past and current performance.  

Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and the position will remain open until filled.

APPLICATION MATERIALS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSTION ARE: Resume, cover letter and references.

Minimum Qualifications demonstrated (Education and Experience):

The knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for this position are normally acquired through a combination of education and demonstrated experience that includes:

• Solid understanding and experience with QuickBooks Online application and accounting principles.
• Knowledge of computers and the Internet. Work fluently with Microsoft Excel. Reasonable experience with Adobe Acrobat, email applications, and web browsers though some training may be available to improve needed skill sets.
• Ability and knack for working with numerical data. Attention to detail. Accurate.
• Ability to effectively manage time and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.

Applicant review will begin on May 15, 2022, and will continue until the position is filled.

SPECIAL INFORMATION: Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

ELIGIBILITY TO WORK: In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, the person selected must produce within three days of hire documents that show authorization to work in the United States.
Examples of such documentation include a birth certificate or Social Security card along with a driver’s license or other picture I.D., or a U.S. passport, or a "green card".

Location: Seeley Lake, Montana (though remote work is possible)

Salary: Dependent upon experience and will range from $20.00-25.00 per hour to start.

To apply: Please submit resume and cover letter.

Projected Start Date: June 2022

CRC is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of CRC not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sexual orientation, gender, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.

Seeley Lake, Montana - The vibrant and charming small town of Seeley Lake lies in the Clearwater Valley between the Bob Marshall Wilderness and the Mission Mountains Wilderness. The community of Seeley
Lake serves as a gateway to these natural wonders. This location provides as spectacular and wild environment than anywhere else in the lower 48 states providing breathtaking views by day and starry skies by night. As a four-season recreational area, there is always an opportunity to experience something new. The Clearwater Chain of Lakes is connected by the Clearwater River which flows into the Blackfoot River. These lakes and rivers are a world class fishery and the location of Norman
Maclean's A River Runs Through It. The watershed has all of its native terrestrial and aquatic species present. Seeley Lake, as the hub of the region, is a full-service community offering the necessary services, conveniences, and support residents and visitors expect. The community of about 1,600 is located 50 miles northeast of Missoula.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Multiple Locations

Salary : $20 - $25