Bookkeeper/Accountant

SCOPE OF POSITION:

SAVE is seeking a qualified, Senior-level Bookkeeper/Accountant who is experienced with nonprofit bookkeeping and accounting principles. Under the direct supervision of the Business Manager, the Bookkeeper/Accountant is responsible for maintaining office finances and performing daily financial tasks.

The position’s main responsibility is to ensure the accuracy of SAVE’s books, producing financial reports and analysis of data as needed to the Executive Director and Board of Directors. Utilizing accounting and spreadsheet software, the Bookkeeper / Accountant will maintain all general ledger accounts, reconcile bank statements, conduct monthly and year-end closeouts, prepare monthly and YTD financial statements using generally accepted accounting principles, accounts payable and receivables, administering health insurance and retirement plans, and liaison with accounting firm on the annual audit and tax forms.

Additional RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop detailed event summaries
• Assist in maintaining and updating the donor database as it relates to financial matters.
• Assist in maintaining the memorial programs, grants, contracts including invoicing and reporting.
• Maintain individual state registrations, including tax exempt certificates.
• Develop and monitor various agency, program, grant and state budgets. Prepare invoices for grant programs.
• Prepare for and lead annual audit with outside auditors, participate in state or other financial reviews and audits, and prepare other state and federal regulatory filings as necessary.
• Develop and maintain a new system for tracking finances, funding streams, products, and merchandise inventory, relative to the National Outreach Network charters and SMART Groups.
• Monitor and track inventory of SAVE products and materials, and merchandise.
• Assist with tracking and maintaining statistical information for annual reporting, including preparation of report.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:

• Strong accounting and customer service skills, flexibility
• Strong attention to detail, self-starter and organized
• Proficiency in QuickBooks, Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Responsive, reliable, and task oriented team player with a high level of integrity.
• Willingness to work collaboratively in a small office environment
• Exceptional communication skills
• Must be devoted to the mission, philosophy, and values of SAVE

Send cover letter and resume. Cover letter should describe your fit for the position including experience that aligns with the qualifications of the job description. Only applicants meeting the minimum experience requirements will be reviewed (10 years work experience and 5 years nonprofit experience). Candidates selected for a screening telephone call will receive a response within 2 weeks of receipt of their letter and resume. There will be a brief phone interview to screen potential candidates. Following the screening interview, suitable candidates will be selected for an in-person interview. No phone calls.

16-24 hours per week, flexible schedule (days and hours)

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $25.00 to $35.00 /hour

Experience:

• Nonprofit: 5 years
• Finance and Accounting: 10 years

Education:

• Bachelor’s