Bookkeeping for a Cause

Bookkeeping for a Cause

Do you have strong bookkeeping experience and want to help make a difference in the world? Carry It Forward is a 501(c)3 organization that serves unhoused people in Lane County. For more info on our organization, see http://www.carryitforward.net

We are seeking a part-time bookkeeper to help further our mission. This position will start at 20 hours a week and can work up to full-time. Compensation is $17/hour.

Bookkeeper job duties include working closely with Executive Co-directors, Board Treasurer, and development team to create financial reports for multiple projects, process accounts payable and receivable, manage invoices, track grant/contract dates and reporting requirements, process payroll, and accurately record all day-to-day financial transactions of the organization.

Responsibilities may include:

Recording day to day financial transactions and completing the posting process

Enter data, maintain records, and create reports and financial statements

Process accounts receivable/payable in a timely manner

Assist with data tracking across projects

Process payroll every two weeks

Position requirements

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

Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and Quickbooks

High degree of accuracy and attention to detail

High degree of flexibility in a multi-faceted and changing work environment

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Sense of humor

Preferred qualifications

Interest in contributing your skills to help improve the lives of unhoused people

Current or previous lived experience with homelessness

Spanish fluency a plus

To apply, please email cover letter and resume to Arwen Maas-DeSpain, Executive Director, at arwen@carryitforward.net. Feel free to contact me with any questions about the position.