Operations / Administration Part-Time Bookkeeper
Job Description
Chalkbeat, the nonprofit news organization covering educational change efforts, is seeking a Part-Time Bookkeeper to assist with Chalkbeat’s day-to-day financial operations in accordance with standard accounting procedures. The Part-Time Bookkeeper reports directly to Chalkbeat’s Finance Manager.
Here’s what you’ll be responsible for:
- Assist with general accounting functions such as processing invoices, cash receipts and accounts payable
- Process accounting transactions in accordance with GAAP and Chalkbeat accounting policies and procedures
- Code and record accounting transactions using Intacct
- Maintain electronic filing system for accounting back-up documentation
- Assist with annual audit process and tax preparation
- Reconcile banking transactions to employee expense reports and follow-up with staff about missed receipts
- Assist with annual budget construction and related ad hoc analysis
- Back-up the Operations Associate role as needed
What qualifications we’re looking for:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting
- One or more years of bookkeeping experience required
- Non-profit accounting experience preferred; ideally experience at an organization with multiple sites or cost centers
- Knowledge of Intacct (a plus) or other accounting software (a must)
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Demonstrated knowledge of financial reporting and audit support
- Superior attention to detail, with excellent analytical skills
- Ability to follow policies and procedures
- Interpersonal skills for building relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
- Comfort working in a virtual environment, commitment to maintaining efficient, effective systems for a growing organization, and a view of finance as a positive support to our mission, not a bureaucratic obstacle to serving the needs of our team.
- Passion for our mission a plus
About Chalkbeat
Chalkbeat is the nonprofit news organization committed to covering one of America’s most important stories: the effort to improve schools for all children, especially those who have historically lacked access to a quality education. We’re in five locations — Colorado, Detroit, Indiana, New York, and Tennessee — and growing. Read more about our mission and values.
This is a Part-Time position, estimated at 10-15 hours per week, with the potential to increase hours as Chalkbeat grows. For Part-Time positions, Chalkbeat offers competitive pay, PTO and a paid winter recess. This position will be based in our New York City office. This is a non-exempt position, eligible for overtime pay.
