Bookkeeper

*To apply go to : https://www.
jacksonstreet.
org/get-involved/employment/* Jackson Street Youth Services is here to promote safety, stability and well-being for youth.
We work to prevent homelessness by showing a path to long-term success through building positive relationships and teaching skills for self-sufficiency.
Position: Bookkeeper,1.
0 FTE Responsibilities: ● Understand the day-to-day financial transactions of our organization and the associated funding sources (donations, grants, and contracts) ● Work with the Finance Director to create and maintain a calendar of all bookkeeping tasks ● Ensure that financial operations are conducted using GAAP and non-profit best practices ● Maintain financial processes and documentation that sustain a high level of integrity, transparency, and stewardship ● Work with the Finance Director to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements for non-profits; advise Management regarding actions needed to remain in compliance ● Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports ̶for regulators, for funders, and for use by Management and the Board of Directors as directed ● Prepare payroll for employees each month; ensure that payroll taxes and other liabilities are paid on time; file quarterly and annual payroll reports with regulators; generate monthly payroll reports for Management and program leadership ● In collaboration with the Finance Director and Board Treasurer, prepare and document monthly account reconciliations ● Work closely with the Finance Director and CPA firm to prepare for annual audits; provide auditors with the reports and records, and documents they need ● Handle all bookkeeping steps related to Accounts Payable, staff reimbursements, and other payments made by check, credit card, and EFT ● Work with the Finance Director, Grants Officer, Program Director, and program supervisors to prepare invoices and receive monthly and quarterly payments from grants and contracts (Accounts Receivable) ● Work with the Development Staff to receive, record, process, and deposit contributions made by check; ensure that on-line and EFT contributions are properly recorded ● Contribute to Jackson Street’s team effort to assist homeless youth by understanding programs and demonstrating commitment to their goals, creative collaborations with other staff, and a spirit of unstinting service to our clients, donors, and partners *Education, Experience, Certifications* ● Associates Degree in accounting, finance or related field ● Minimum of 3 years of bookkeeping experience, preferably in a nonprofit environment, including experience with grant-reporting ● Proficiency with *QuickBooks *Desktop, Excel and other Microsoft Office applications; experience with Google Drive applications is a plus ● Working knowledge of accounting principles (including GAAP), business and non-profit compliance requirements, and best practices ● Proficient keyboard and numeric data-entry skills ● Ability to pass a Criminal Background Check and become an Approved Driver (license, insurance, DMV record) *Desired Qualifications & Skills* ● Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field is a plus ● Ability to enjoy both working independently and collaborating as an essential team member ● Demonstrated skills in analyzing information -- both text and figures -- and financial forensics: a passion for efficiently finding and correcting financial errors ● Strictly adhere to financial protocols and standards ● Ability to manage complexity, including diverse funding streams and reporting requirements ● Attention to detail ● Time management skills to meet deadlines; multi-tasking skills to deal with competing priorities ● Ability to thrive under pressure, knowing that you are an essential part of an organization that employs dozens, serves hundreds, and receives support from thousands of people in our community.
*Pay & Benefits* Pay range is $20-23/hour depending on qualifications and experience.
This is not a remote position, and is performed on-site.
Jackson Street provides excellent benefits, including paid time off and holiday pay; substantial employer-contribution toward medical insurance; voluntary dental, and vision plans; and participation in the Oregon Saves retirement plan.
Our employees have access to extensive learning and development opportunities related to youth homelessness, along with job-specific opportunities to improve professional knowledge and skills.
To Apply: Please visit our website: https://jacksonstreet.
org/get-involved-employment Jackson Street is committed to building a diverse staff and strongly encourages applications from candidates of color and LGBTQ.
We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, disability, veteran status, or any other such classifications.
_*https://www.
jacksonstreet.
org/get-involved/employment/*_ Job Type: Full-time Pay: $20.
00 - $23.
00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Health insurance * Paid time off * Paid training * Professional development assistance * Vision insurance Physical setting: * Office Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Day shift * Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate: * Corvallis, OR: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Application Question(s): * Are you proficient in Quick Books? Work Location: In person