Bookkeeper

Company Description

Nourish LA is an L.A. based non-profit organization that’s passionate about fighting hunger, preventing food waste, and cultivating community. By rescuing wholesome food that might otherwise go to waste, we ensure it reaches Angeleños in need—because no one should go hungry while good food is discarded. Through partnerships with local businesses, organizations, and individuals, we’re making a difference, one meal at a time.

The Bookkeeper supports the financial health and operational integrity of Nourish LA by maintaining accurate financial records, tracking income and expenses, supporting grant and donation reporting, and helping ensure transparency across all programs and community initiatives.

This position reports directly to the CEO.

Primary

Work Location:

Los Angeles

• Weekly Financial Operations: Manage accounts payable and receivable;
  Record and organize all financial transactions;
  Post and reconcile the general ledger and subsidiary accounts;
  Support payroll coordination, reimbursements, and contractor payments
• Monthly Financial Operations: Month-end close and reconciliation processes across bank accounts and payment platforms;
  Prepare financial summaries and reports;
  Track donations, grants, sponsor ships, and program expenses;
  Coordinate with leadership regarding expenditures and allocations
• Quarterly Financial Operations: Assist with budgets and financial planning
• Annual Financial Operations: Assist with year-end reconciliation, financial summaries, reports, and tax preparation
• Administrative Support: Maintain receipts, invoices, and vendor records;
  Data management; provide ad-hoc reporting for accountant, treasurer, and donors.
• Ad-Hoc Support: Grant reporting and compliance documentation;
  Monitor inventory and expense tracking for events, distributions, and garden/community projects in collaboration with key teams;
  Ensure compliance with federal, state and local requirements.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills
• Detail-Oriented
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Experience in Bookkeeping or Accounting
• (non-profit sector preferred).
• Proficient in basic office software (Google Suite, Microsoft Office, shared drives).
• Proficient in bookkeeping software (i.e. Quick Books)
• Experience in database management (i.e. grant/donation tracking, vendor management)
• Experience in non-profit financial management, administration, or related field (preferred).
• Experience volunteering at our food distribution drive and/or food recovery team (preferred).
• Reliable with a passion for sustainability and food justice.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States. This role does not provide Visa Sponsorship.

NOTE:

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work involved for this role and are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of responsibilities, qualifications, work environment and/or physical demands. You will be required to perform other duties as assigned.

• Part-Time: 5 - 10 hours per week, opportunity for additional hours as the organization grows
• Pay Rate: $33 - $35 per hour

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