CANOE · 2 days ago
Virtual Nonprofit Bookkeeper (part-time)
CANOE is a creative start-up organization dedicated to supporting small nonprofits in their financial management. They are seeking a part-time Virtual Nonprofit Bookkeeper to help maintain accurate financial records and support their nonprofit partners with various bookkeeping tasks.
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Responsibilities
Regular inputting and categorizing of all transactions in Quickbooks Online, Xero, or another virtual accounting system
Reconciling bank and credit card accounts
Preparing monthly financial statements and/or internal reports
Creating invoices and recording payments
Entering and processing vendor bills and payments
Journal entries
Running and recording payroll
Record keeping and filing
Filing timely and accurate reports for federal, state, and other external agencies
Collecting and maintaining data on government contracts and grants, creating and providing visually-appealing reports when needed
Helping with the completion of annual audits and reviews
Assisting with 990 and 1099 preparation and filing
Identifying efficiencies and optimize internal processes to ensure the timely and accurate preparation of financial statements
Collaborating with other CANOE team members on ensuring all clients are thrilled with our services through timely and effective communication, delivery on deadlines and stellar financial support
Brainstorming and helping to create tools, guidance, trainings, and other information to help nonprofits strengthen and make more just, equitable and inclusive their internal operations
Researching best practices and emerging trends related to nonprofit financial management
Keeping abreast of the latest developments in financial apps and other technologies to make informed recommendations to nonprofit partners
Supporting social media, newsletters, blog posts, and other marketing efforts for CANOE
Helping the CANOE leadership team with internal financial and administrative duties
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated commitment to fighting racism, poverty, and/or climate change
At least 5 years of nonprofit bookkeeping experience, including experience filing 990s and 1099s
Comfortable using Quickbooks Online and Xero accounting systems
Extremely organized and attentive to detail
Improvement mindset, proposing improvements to systems and processes
Ownership of work and proactive in finding opportunities to fill in gaps
Ability to translate vague goals into actionable plans
Quickly learn and become proficient in new software and online applications
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Experience handling confidential information with discretion
Availability to attend at least 3 meetings per week during regular business hours (9am-5pm ET)
Living somewhere in the United States and having everything needed to work virtually
Deep curiosity about nonprofit management and strong internal systems
Preferred
Obtained a bookkeeping certification offered through NACPB, AIPB, or Intuit or are a CPA
Experience using Sage Intacct
Experience with project management