What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bookkeeper position at Catawba Riverkeeper?
Description
Position Title: Bookkeeper
Accountability: Bookkeeper reports to the Executive Director
Job Classification: Part-time, hourly, non-exempt
About: Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation (Catawba Riverkeeper) was founded in 1997 as the 21st waterkeeper organization in the U.S. Now, proudly part of an international movement that boasts over 400 local organizations, we preserve, protect, and restore the waters of the Catawba-Wateree River Basin for all through education, advocacy, and engagement. Our 5,000 square mile river basin includes over 8,900 miles of waterways across 26 counties in North and South Carolina.
The Bookkeeper is responsible for general accounting activities and functions directed by the Executive Director. An ideal candidate will have strong skills in bookkeeping and accounting, excellent interpersonal skills, superb attention to detail, ability to work independently, and represent the organization in the highest form.
Responsibilities
Catawba Riverkeeper Values: We are an organization of action, quality, leaders, innovation, and engagement. We prioritize getting meaningful work done. We hold ourselves to a standard of excellence in everything we do. We strive to be leaders in our individual areas of influence as well as an environmental organization in this region. We are not afraid of trying new things and are willing to take thoughtful risks in achieving our mission. We work to actively bring our communities into the work we do.
Catawba Riverkeeper provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type.
Position Title: Bookkeeper
Accountability: Bookkeeper reports to the Executive Director
Job Classification: Part-time, hourly, non-exempt
About: Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation (Catawba Riverkeeper) was founded in 1997 as the 21st waterkeeper organization in the U.S. Now, proudly part of an international movement that boasts over 400 local organizations, we preserve, protect, and restore the waters of the Catawba-Wateree River Basin for all through education, advocacy, and engagement. Our 5,000 square mile river basin includes over 8,900 miles of waterways across 26 counties in North and South Carolina.
The Bookkeeper is responsible for general accounting activities and functions directed by the Executive Director. An ideal candidate will have strong skills in bookkeeping and accounting, excellent interpersonal skills, superb attention to detail, ability to work independently, and represent the organization in the highest form.
Responsibilities
- Proudly serves the local community, serving as a brand ambassador, promoting awareness and advocacy for the Catawba Riverkeeper and our mission.
- Manages accounts payable and receivable including invoice collection, verification, payment scheduling, disbursement preparation, and obtaining payment authorization.
- Obtains revenue by verifying transaction information, computing charges, and refunds, and preparing and mailing invoices.
- Manages grant financial reimbursement and expense tracking.
- Oversees sales tax payments and reimbursements.
- Assists with preparing financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
- Reconciles company accounts, bank statements, and bookkeeping ledgers.
- Compiles and analyses employee expenditures and credit card transactions.
- Maintains accounting ledgers by posting account transactions.
- Verifies accounts by reconciling statements and transactions.
- Resolves account discrepancies by investigating documentation and issuing stop payments and adjustments.
- Maintains financial security by following internal accounting controls.
- Secures financial information by completing database backups.
- Maintains financial historical records by filing accounting documents.
- Exemplifies the Catawba Riverkeeper mission statement and supports staff, departments and leadership in pursuing and achieving goals.
- Performs any other duties needed to help drive to our vision, fulfill our mission, and abide by our values.
- Exhibits a passion for the mission of Catawba Riverkeeper.
- Successfully pass a standard criminal background review.
- Willing to serve all guests equally regardless of their race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity and/or sexual orientation.
- Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, math, or economics.
- Proven experience in nonprofit bookkeeping or accounting.
- Proficiency with financial software systems that include QuickBooks, Bill.com/Divvy, etc.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in financial record keeping.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- High ethical standards and commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
Catawba Riverkeeper Values: We are an organization of action, quality, leaders, innovation, and engagement. We prioritize getting meaningful work done. We hold ourselves to a standard of excellence in everything we do. We strive to be leaders in our individual areas of influence as well as an environmental organization in this region. We are not afraid of trying new things and are willing to take thoughtful risks in achieving our mission. We work to actively bring our communities into the work we do.
Catawba Riverkeeper provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type.