Organization: Art Center Sarasota
Location: Sarasota, FL
Website: www.artsarasota.org

Job Title: Bookkeeper
Part-Time: Mondays, Tuesdays | 9am-5pm
Salary: $30.00 per hour

Organization: Art Center Sarasota

Location: Sarasota, FL

Website:

Job Title: Bookkeeper

Type: Part-time

Part-Time: Mondays, Tuesdays 9:00-5:00pm

Salary: $30.00 / hour

Our Mission

Art Center Sarasota brings together creatives and the broader public to increase the understanding of our human condition, support well being, and build community connection through the universal language of art.

BOOKKEEPER

General Responsibilities

• Manages accounts receivable billings
• Maintains accurate audit trails, transaction details, documentation for receivables and payables
• Prepares account reconciliations
• Manages and organizes entries in Quickbooks with Finance Administrator
• Establishes and implements procedures for balancing income and expenses
• Records and tracks allocation of grant awards, gifts, donations
• Maintains record for in-kind donations with Finance Administrator Provides financial documentation reports as requested by Executive Director

Reports

• Prepares monthly financial statements, balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, accounts payable, and comparative profit and loss statements

Budgets

• Prepares financial overhead budget
• Maintains year to date budgets
• Works with ED to create and implement departmental budgets accordingly
• Assists ED with financial forecasting and analysis

General Accounting Preferences

• Documents accounting procedures and develops and maintains an accounting manual
• Follows accounting best practices as it applies to a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization
• Conducts an analysis of accounting procedures to ensure efficiency and effectiveness
• Works with CPA as needed to assist with preparation of materials for end of year audit
• Assists ED and Treasurer in preparing documents for board meetings

Administrative

• Records Stripe/Squarespace/Paypal and Submittable transactions in QB.
• Prepares prior fiscal year records for storage

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration or relevant field
• Advanced knowledge of Quickbooks (desktop and cloud base), Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word
• Proficient in Google Suite (sheets, doc, drive)
• Experience with DonorPerfect and GiveCloud software systems
• Must demonstrate a high level of time management, attention to detail, and discretion
• Must has strong organizational skills
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, critical thinking
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Affirmative Action/EEO statement

Art Center Sarasota is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all contracted workers, employees, artists, guests, and members of our community.

To Apply

Please send a PDF file with your Cover Letter and CV to: kinsey@artsarasota.org with the Subject Line "Bookkeeper". No in person solicitations will be accepted.

About Art Center Sarasota

Originally founded in 1926 as Sarasota Art Association; Art Center Sarasota established itself as the first visual arts organization in Sarasota. Art Center Sarasota’s mission is to bring together creatives and the broader public to increase understanding of our human condition, support wellbeing, and build community connection through the universal language of art.

We envision a future where art and culture are increasingly essential to our community. The contributions of visual and performing arts will be valued equally as pillars of a thriving bay front historic district. Through this cultural hub and community outreach, people of all ages and backgrounds will have access to enjoy the many benefits of art. Artists will have the encouragement and practical support needed to gain visibility and grow professionally. Art will stimulate discussion, enhance critical thinking, and elevate the community’s social consciousness.

Art Center Sarasota is an independent not-for-profit Florida corporation that has been qualified by the Federal Internal Revenue Service as an IRC 501(c)(3) organization.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Bookkeeping: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person