Part Time Bookkeeper

Part Time Bookkeeper

The New York Stem Cell Foundation (NYSCF), a non-profit organization dedicated to furthering stem cell research, seeks a Part Time Bookkeeper to provide support to the NYSCF Finance & Operations department.

The Bookkeeper performs key accounting work and otherwise assists in the tracking, monitoring and reporting of financial activity in the organization. Working directly with the Finance & Operations team, the Bookkeeper maintains accurate, efficient and effective accounting and budget systems.

This is a part-time, hourly position with a minimum of 12 hours per week, maximum 20 hours per week. The hours are flexible within a standard work week of Monday thru Friday between the hours of 9:30 am-5:30 pm. The Part Time Bookkeeper can select a schedule of either 2-3 full days per week or 3-5 part/half days per week.

Job Duties

• Assistance with Accounts Payable operations including:
  • Entering bills and purchase orders into QuickBooks
  • Stamping & filing of paid bills & purchase orders
  • Filing and storage preparation
• Data entry (i.e. credit card receipts) into QuickBooks & preparation of analysis reports.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations, which involves investigating/resolving reconciling items in a timely, efficient manner.
• Preparation of American Express reconciliation reports for 3 managers.
• Preparation & coding of American Express reports in preparation for uploading into QuickBooks.
• Various tasks related to financial statement preparation, annual audits, tax return preparation.
• Makes recommendations to improve accounting systems and processes.
• Maintains financial files and records, ensuring that records are filed in a timely fashion.
• Other tasks as directed

Requirements

• Superior organizational skills; stickler for accuracy with great attention to detail
• Analytical, quick thinker, fast learner and rapid problem solver.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Must have a positive attitude and proactive work approach.
• Discretion with sensitive information you may be working with.
• Comfortable working in a team environment.
• High degree of facility using Mac & PC platform and current computer software; Microsoft Excel and QuickBooks are required.
• The ideal candidate will be available for a minimum of a 1-year commitment to the position.
• 1+ years previous bookkeeping experience,
• Eligible to work in the United States required.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.