We are searching for a part-time bookkeeper or part-time independent contract bookkeeper to join us at Ecolibrium3. The Ecolibrium3 Bookkeeper will help advance our mission of building a sustainable and equitable community by helping carry out the sound financial practices that support our programming.

IDEAL SKILLS AND QUALITIES:

• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online
• Experience managing financial requirements related to grants, especially Federal 
• Experience managing books and recordkeeping to prepare for financial audits
• Attentive to detail
• Efficient and organized
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision, to prioritize and resolve problems, and to work under pressure
• Self-aware and communicative regarding needs and support needed to accomplish tasks
• Flexible and comfortable with change
• Committed to celebrating diversity, practicing inclusivity, and committed to advancing equity and accessibility for all

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Record expenses, donations, transactions, and other financial data in QuickBooks Online
• Prepare invoices and receive payments
• Pay vendors
• Make bank deposits 
• Process payroll through QuickBooks
• Allocate costs and staff time to appropriate grants or projects
• Reconcile bank statements 
• Work with development staff to manage and reconcile fundraising
• Manage and keep up to date organizational financial processing software
• Manage insurance with broker
• Manage retirement funds with broker
• Prepare financial reports in an accurate and timely manner
• Oversee project/program and grants accounting
• Prepare documentation for audit and 990, including preparation of required audit testing and other records
• Manage organizational cash flow and forecasting
• Update and maintain handbooks for bookkeeping policies and procedures
• Maintain record-keeping system according to appropriate laws and regulations
• Perform other duties as required

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

This position could be either a part-time, 10-hour-a-week employee or a contracted position for an independent bookkeeper. 

The pay range for a part-time employee is $19-23 per hour, depending on experience, plus pro-rated PTO and holiday. Rates will be negotiated with an independent contract bookkeeper. 

This is an in-person position. We would prefer the person we hire to be in the office 2 or more days a week to meet needs that arise throughout the week, but the schedule can be discussed and agreed upon as part of the hiring process.

TO APPLY:

To apply, please submit the following materials by midnight on June 15, 2023, to Lora Wedge at lora@ecolibrium3.org:

• Cover letter explaining your interest in the position, including a description of any relevant life or work experience
• Resume

Ecolibrium3 is an equal-opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity. We encourage applications from people of color and those underrepresented in this field.