Year-round part-time position; must be available to work three (3) days per week, no more than 21 hours per week, on a consistent schedule, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
Additional schedule flexibility for program support and special projects.
Bronzeville Center for the Arts is seeking a reliable part-time Bookkeeper to join our team. Working under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer, the Bookkeeper's responsibilities include recording and managing financial transactions in the organization's financial system and supporting the Executive Director (ED) and the Director of Operations in maintaining the organization's financial health and stability.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Work independently under the guidance of the CFO and Director of Operations.
• Track invoice obligations, make accurate and timely invoice payments, route for approvals where necessary, and identify and report inaccuracies and variances.
• Record day-to-day financial transactions and complete the posting process, including accounts payable and cash receipts.
• Reconcile monthly merchant account statements; track balances and organize cash reports.
• Assist with month-end close.
• Review monthly credit card statements and expense reports.
• Reconcile and verify all invoices and monthly statements and assign payments to applicable accounts.
• Review payroll with CFO and submit to Director of Operations for Paychex processing.
• Monitor expenses and track related invoices and payments.
• File quarterly sales tax returns.
• Work with external vendors to resolve any invoice problems or inaccuracies.
• Prepare, review, and submit checks for signature by the Executive Director, Board Treasurer, or Board Chair.
• Participate in annual audit; work with accountants for preparation of all reports and schedules.
• Assist with finance compliance and control policies and procedures.
• Perform ad hoc analyses and prepare reports upon request.
Qualifications:
• Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail
• Efficient multitasker to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work proactively without supervision and to use good judgment
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to proactively anticipate needs and solve problems
• Solid work ethic, commitment to punctuality, and excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-cultural context that includes colleagues of varied cultural, economic, and professional backgrounds
• Willingness to support programs and events after hours or on weekends
Education/Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or business administration
• Minimum of 3 years working in an accounting-based role
• Experience in non-profit accounting preferred
• Experience with MS Office, Excel, and scheduling software
• Experience in data management and resource maintenance
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