Monday, January 24, 2022

Job Title:   ​Bookkeeper/Administrative Assistant 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Job Title:   Bookkeeper/Administrative Assistant 

Reports to:   Executive Director 

Status:  Part-time, 10+ hours/week, Non-Exempt 

Hours:   Flexible schedule required   

 

 

Summary:  The primary purpose of the Bookkeeper/ Administrative Assistant is toperform all bookkeeping duties, provide office reception and assist the Executive Director with general office and grant management, donor support, coordinates with program managers for data collection.  

 

Essential Duties: 

Bookkeeping Duties: 

 

  • Enter deposits and non-cash (in-kind) donations into QuickBooks Online 

  • Maintain grant recordkeeping both physical and electronic records 

  • Pay invoices and authorized reimbursements.  Prepare and print checks 

  • Make monthly Journal entries to record in-kind donations and authorized adjustments 

  • Maintain bookkeeping records in a consistently orderly way 

  • Maintain PCS inventory records and depreciation schedule 

  • Access and post payroll and tax information from PayChex 

  • Reconcile bank accounts and donation receivable accounts monthly 

  • Finalize bookkeeping entries by the 15th of the month so financial reports  are ready 

 

Reception/ general office 

  • General reception duties, including answer the door and telephone, process deposits, receive and sort in-kind donations and donations as per donation policy, and accept deliveries 

  • Maintain files, computer files, important documents and public document binders as per document management policy and in accordance with file management best practices 

  • Maintain the overall cleanliness of the office 

  • Pick up and drop off mail at the post office, distribute mail to appropriate volunteers 

  • Maintain office supply inventory, order supplies and maintain supply area 

  • Maintain office printers including cartridges and schedule maintenance 

  • Attend volunteer meetings i.e. Financial Oversight, Fund Development and Board of Directors  

  • Participate in health and safety trainings 

  • Attend PCS events 

 

Development 

  • Maintain and update donor database, data entry of donation and donor information, reports, and acknowledgement letters 

  • Identify, research and write grants; track and manage  grants funded, and prepare reports 

 

Education/Experience: 

  • AA degree in office administration preferred 

  • Two years of professional work experience 

 

Required knowledge/skills/Qualifications     

  • Intermediate level ability with Microsoft Excel 

  • Minimum 2 years’ experience as a bookkeeper  

  • Basic knowledge and understanding of GAAP 

  • Effective communication skills 

  • Attention to detail 

  • Ability to maintain focus and accuracy  

  • Sign an NDA – PCS finances 

  • Demonstrate understanding of confidentiality and maintain strict confidentiality about PCS’s donors and clients 

 

Preferred Skills/Abilities: 

  • Proficient in using QuickBooks with Quick Books Online preferred 

  • Knowledge of PayChex website preferred 

  • Knowledge of basic accounting with non-profit bookkeeping preferred 

  • Experience with Microsoft Office  

  • Experience with database entry, reports, merges, and maintenance 

  • Good writing, proofreading and spelling skills  

  • Good planning and organizational skills, ability to focus, multi-task and prioritize 

  • Possess awareness of and respect for cultural differences 

 

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities. 

 

Physical Demands: 

May require prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds at times.  

 

 

Executive Director______________________________________     Date ________________ 

   

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Employee/Volunteer______________________________________     Date____________________