Bookkeeper. Part-time

Overview

JOB DESCRIPTION

BOOKKEEPER

Job Title: Bookkeeper

Reports To: Accounting Manager

Job Type: Part-time.
Salary: $35/hr - $40/hr (72,800/yr - 83,200/yr)

Department: ADMIN

Classification: Exempt

Job Description:

As a Bookkeeper at POCAAN, you are a member of the administration team and are tasked with creating and analyzing financial reports and ensuring legal requirements compliance, processing accounts payable and receivable, and managing invoices, tax payments, and employee benefits.

• Record day-to-day financial transactions and complete the posting process
• Verify that transactions are recorded in the correct suppliers and customer ledger and general ledger
• Bring the books to the trial balance stage
• Perform partial checks of the posting process
• Complete tax forms
• Enter data, maintain records, and create reports and financial statements
• Process accounts receivable/payable and handle payroll in a timely manner

• Treat all clients, visitors, and employees with caring, kindness, respect, and dignity
• Adheres to POCAAN's policies, procedures, code of conduct, and attendance rules
• Maintains strict confidentiality of all information concerning clients
• Adheres to the policies in the use of computer technology and all telecommunication devices
• Conduct monthly outreach efforts to promote all programs
• Assist with annual fundraising events

• Works in collaboration with program and all other agency staff to facilitate a team environment
• Serves on POCAAN committees as requested
• Participates in Program team meetings and commits to group decisions
• Role models effective team behaviors
• Demonstrates effective communication skills in building relationships with employees and clients
• Creates good working relationships with local welfare administrators and other area service providers and support groups to facilitate access to the area resources for the clients
• Substitutes for other staff and other programs when the need arises
• Other duties as required

Required Qualifications

• Proven bookkeeping experience
• Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting payable/receivable principles
• Proven ability to calculate, post, and manage accounting figures and financial records
• Data entry skills, along with a knack for numbers
• Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and proprietary software
• Proficiency in English and in MS Office
• Customer service orientation and negotiation skills
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• AS/BS degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration

Position will relocate to Seattle.