Part-time, flexible, 20-25 hrs/week
Second Story is a nonprofit organization providing safe havens for youth and their families in Northern Virginia. We are seeking experienced candidates for a flexible, part-time (20-25 hours per week) position of Bookkeeper. The Bookkeeper is responsible for management of transactional bookkeeping, and will also support the processes that generate those transactions. Ideal candidates will be proficient with Quickbooks Online; have familiarity with Bill.com and ADP; and be organized, reliable, and collaborative with strong attention to detail. Candidates should also have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, high ethical standards, and a commitment to executing Second Story’s mission of serving the community.
Responsibilities
- Collect and enter financial transactions into Quickbooks, including: payroll; Bill.com and other outgoing payments; incoming donations, invoice payments, and other deposits; and incidental transactions as warranted.
- Manage accounts payable using Bill.com, ensuring accurate entry of bills and payments.
- Issue invoices per grant requirements.
- Manage and reconcile credit card statements with receipts on a monthly basis.
- Routinely run reports for quality checks to ensure that transactions have been accurately captured and that program budgets are accurately impacted.
- Provide support to external accountants and auditors as required, including monthly closing of books, quarterly reporting, and annual audit and tax submissions.
- Support the Director of Finance and Vice President of Operations in managing the organization’s financial processes.
Schedule
Flexible; 20-25 hours per week, with a preference for at least half of the hours to be during regular operating hours (M-F, 8 am – 5 pm). Role can be performed remotely.
Required Qualifications
- Familiarity with bookkeeping and basic accounting principles, allowing candidate the ability to learn our unique environment quickly;
- Technological proficiency with Quickbooks Online and advanced functions in the Microsoft Office suite (particularly Excel), Adobe Acrobat, and web-based financial tools such as Bill.com and ADP;
- Professional verbal and written communication skills, including composing and proofing reports and emails;
- The ability to multitask and prioritize in order to juggle multiple assignments and meet short- and long-term deadlines;
- The ability to collaborate with all levels of internal management and staff, as well as outside clients, vendors, and contractors;
- PREFERRED: familiarity with Salesforce;
- PREFERRED: experience in non-profit environments; and
- PREFERRED: government contract management and a grants-based environment.
Benefits
Second Story offers a part-time benefits package, including paid vacation and sick leave; annual merit-based salary increases for all employees in good standing; access to an employee discount program; and (after one year of service) enrollment in a Simple-IRA retirement plan with employer matching.
Diversity
Second Story is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace and does not discriminate based on age, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, or any other non-merit factor. Individuals from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Send resume and (optional) cover letter to: admin-resumes@second-story.org