PART-TIME BOOKKEEPER

ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW

Through its visionary leadership and high impact staff, the Natural Areas Conservancy (NAC) champions urban natural areas in New York City and across the nation through innovative research, partnerships, and advocacy. We increase the health and resilience of urban forests and wetlands, catalyze connections between people and nature, and strengthen the environmental workforce.

Started in 2012, the Natural Areas Conservancy is the first park conservancy dedicated exclusively to New York City’s natural areas–20,000 acres across all five boroughs. Since 2019, we have also worked on a national scale, leading a network of representatives from cities across the U.S. to strengthen research, information sharing, and communication efforts to enhance the field of urban forest management.

We want all people to feel welcomed, inspired by, and connected to the natural world.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Bookkeeper is a part-time role that performs a range of accounting and financial duties to support the fiduciary functions of the company. This role will report to the Controller.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and process payroll accurately and on a timely basis

• Reconcile and record payroll transactions accurately and on a timely basis

• Process vendors’ invoices and reimbursements, including verifying the accuracy and completeness

• Prepare and record monthly credit card transactions on a timely basis

• Reconcile the accounts payable ledger to ensure that all bills and payments are accounted for and properly posted

• Prepare and record all offline, online, and ACH donations.

• Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts and assist with month-end closing

• Assists with the preparation of financial statements, including but not limited to, income statements, balance sheet, cash flow, and management reports

• Maintains budget spreadsheets for analysis of actual performance against budget

• Assist with preparation of 1099s forms

• Prepares required reports in a timely and accurate manner

• Performs other related duties as assigned by management

REQUIRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

• BSc/Ba in accounting, finance or relevant field or equivalent education and work experience

• Strong understanding of GAAP and non-profit accounting, required

• Proficient in Quickbooks Online, required

• Proficient with Google Suite and Microsoft Office products, required

• Payroll experience with ADP Workforce Now, strongly preferred

• Experience in accounting for government contracts, strongly preferred

• Certified Nonprofit Accounting Professional (CNAP), preferred

• Commitment to excellence and high standards

• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills

• Acute attention to detail

• Ability to manage priorities and workflow

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within changing priorities with enthusiasm

• Ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels

JOB LOCATION:

NAC currently offers a hybrid remote work schedule for employees in NY, NJ or CT, with staff reporting to the Manhattan office a minimum of 40% of their time. The part-time Bookkeeper position will be required to attend staff meetings approximately 2x per month with the remainder of their time working from home.

COMPENSATION/BENEFITS

NAC is offering an hourly rate of $30-35/hr based on experience, paid sick/safe leave, 401K, and professional development funds.

APPLICATION

To apply for the Bookkeeper role at the Natural Areas Conservancy, please apply online at our Career Center and include your resume and cover letter. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Please address any questions to jobs@naturalareasnycorg.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.