What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bookkeeper position at Gather?
Bookkeeper
General Description: Primarily responsible for the non-profit organization’s bookkeeping duties including, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, monthly financial reporting, annual audit, preparation of reports for the Finance Committee and Board meetings, etc.
Key Responsibilities:
- Day to day processing of accounts payable and receivables utilizing Quickbooks, including verifying, allocating and posting transactions; establishing new entries into a chart of accounts; issuing checks; making bank deposits; processing expense and travel reimbursements, etc.
- Balances accounts by reconciling entries and creates monthly/annual bank and financial reports
- Creates other financial reports as needed for leadership, fundraising, and grants
- Oversight of financial donations and grants, including tracking and applying specific grant requirements (e.g. restricted vs. unrestricted, etc.)
- Coordinating annual financial audits and licensing requirements
- Provides input, calculations, and data entry for yearly budget and forecasting
- Meets with new and existing operational vendors as requested. Maintains vendor files, obtains new vendor W-9s and certificates of insurance as needed
- Provides input on the creation of new systems and efficiencies to leadership team
- Ability to maintain CONFIDENTIALITY of all client and organization information
- Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Position Requirements:
- Minimum two years of bookkeeping experience with strong working knowledge of Quickbooks software
- Strong financial skills and understanding of accounting
- Ability to prioritize, plan, and follow instructions
- Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully both verbally and in writing; good interpersonal skills; ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Strong organizational abilities. Ability to multi-task efficiently, paying attention to details and timelines
- Experience with Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Outlook, and Powerpoint
- Maintain confidentiality requirements
Other Requirements/Information:
- Part Time, flexible hours, between 20-30 hours per week
- Must successfully pass various background checks
- Valid Driver’s license
- Bachelor’s degree or relevant work experience preferred
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour
Physical Setting:
- Office
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Portsmouth, NH 03801: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Bookkeeping: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: One location