Bookkeeper

Community CARES is seeking a part-time Bookkeeper to join our team. For almost 20 years, Community CARES has been empowering people to move from the homeless to home. This position will manage all the organization's finances. Your responsibilities will include tracking revenue, expenses, and taxes, as well as producing financial reports. You will also be responsible for auditing our books to ensure our records are correct.

Experience:

• Bookkeeping: 1 year (Required)

Responsibilities

Below are some of the responsibilities a bookkeeper is expected to assume in their position:

• Prepare accounting records by compiling and analyzing account information


• Study financial trends to determine future business needs


• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records using accounting software QuickBooks.


• Perform bank reconciliations to ensure that all transactions are properly recorded.


• Prepare and process invoices, receipts, and payments.


• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable.


• Conduct regular audits of financial transactions to ensure accuracy.


• Reconcile Community CARES’ financial records to help ensure the accuracy of financial statements and reports.

· Post financial transactions to accounts and prepare financial statements

• Collaborate with other team members to ensure compliance with accounting principles and regulations.


• Keep all financial records for the organization up-to-date daily/monthly


• Provide support during the annual audit process.


• Bill all grants in a timely matter and keep accurate records of expenses


• Track all restricted funding


• Lead the annual budgeting process


• Assist in the annual audit process

Job Qualifications and Skill Sets

Below are the qualifications expected of a bookkeeper:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or a related field


• Strong working knowledge of accounting principles, financial statements, and accounting systems


• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook), with advanced Microsoft Excel skills


• Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks; experience with other tax preparation and accounting software


• Strong organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills


• Detail-oriented and able to prioritize


• Able to work independently and as part of a team


• Self-starter

To apply: Send a cover letter and resume to [email protected] with the subject line “Bookkeeper.”

Community CARES is an equal-opportunity employer. All decisions are based on nondiscriminatory factors without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a veteran. We promote a positive and healthy working environment with respect for diversity

OUR MISSION

Serving and strengthening the community by providing emergency shelter, resources, and supportive services to individuals and families at risk of or experiencing homelessness.

OUR VISION

• Collaborate with community organizations to address the unique needs of those experiencing homelessness.
• Equip individuals and families to build independent, healthy and stable lives, through emergency shelters and supportive programming.
• Strive to be an agent of change to end homelessness.

OUR VALUES

To achieve our mission and realize our vision all activities are underpinned by the following values:

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• A commitment to respond to the specific needs of our residents. We do not shy away from difficult cases that
  require perseverance, understanding, and care.
• To work with residents as an individual, supporting them to set achievable and realistic goals that will enable
  them to work towards a safe, sustainable and bright future.
• To help our residents to realize the value of their labor and the contribution they can make to build a better
  society for all.
• To foster and grow a community of residents and volunteers built on a commitment to care, understanding
  and mutual respect. Community CARES is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its residents,
  staff, and volunteers.
• To understand that tackling homelessness requires a grasp of complex problems and ‘wrap around’ solutions
  that must address the practical, emotional and social challenges that our residents face.