Office Assistant

Habitat for Humanity of Kitsap County is looking for an experienced part-time Office Assistant with bookkeeping skills to join our team. The ideal candidate MUST have QuickBooks online experience, excellent organizational and communication skills, ability to multitask and prioritize tasks efficiently, attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Bookkeeping

• A/P, A/R entries into QuickBooks online daily
• Enter store sales daily
• Prepare payment authorizations

Office Administrative

·               Carefully follow the instructions provided by the administrative staff.

·               Use professional telephone etiquette when communicating with others.

·               Handle incoming and outgoing mail efficiently.

·               Monitor office supplies inventory and order more when needed.

·               Work diligently without constant supervision or guidance.

·               Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

·               Demonstrate outstanding organizational abilities in managing tasks effectively.

·               Possess intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office 365

·               Other responsibilities as assigned.

·               Must love our furry friends (2 cats and a pug)

Compensation

·             Off on all major holidays and weekends.

·             Pay rate $21.00--$23.00

Working Conditions:

This position operates primarily in an office environment. However, occasional off-site work may be required for events or meetings. The Office Assistant will typically work during regular office hours, Tuesday to Friday, 20 hours per week.   Some flexibility may be necessary to accommodate special events or projects.

Qualifications:

·         Bachelor’s degree preferred or sufficient volunteer/office experience

·         Must be proficient in computer skills, including MS 365 Office (Word, Excel) are essential; familiarity with database management systems is advantageous.

·         Excellent verbal and written communication skills are necessary for effective interaction both internally within the organization and externally.

·         Strong organizational abilities, including time management skills, are crucial for handling multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting deadlines.

·         A friendly demeanor coupled with exceptional interpersonal skills that enable you to work collaboratively within a team-oriented environment.

Additional Requirements:

·         Commitment to Habitat’s Mission, Vision and Principles

·         Enthusiastic and focused on teamwork.

• Must be able to pass a credit and criminal background check

Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment described below represent the activities and surroundings of the positions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, consisting of usual open-concept business office sounds including but not limited to people talking, computers, printers, telephones, and light foot traffic.

Statement of Commitment on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At Habitat for Humanity of Kitsap County, we build hope for all by tearing down barriers to affordable housing. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is unwavering.

We have a deep love of humanity and embrace all our differences including race, religion, background, or identity.

We act to remove systemic barriers to sustainable, affordable homeownership through advocacy and equity by providing education on housing issues and inequities for public policy makers and eliminating systemic inequities in our policies and practices. We empower our homeowners through education.

We bring people together, leveraging our differences to achieve our mission in our workplaces, building sites, stores, and in our homes.

We build communities where everyone feels a sense of belonging. Our support does not stop when a homeowner receives their keys.

We provide hope by eliminating disparities in home ownership.

Habitat for Humanity of Kitsap County is firmly committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity (EEO) and will provide such opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, sex, sexual preference, national origin, age, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.