Part-Time Bookkeeper

Salary: $30-$40/hour DOEPosition Summary:A senior center serving the Shoreline/Lake Forest Park community is seeking an experienced part-time Bookkeeper to step in immediately and help stabilize and catch up the accounting function. The organization is behind on reporting and reconciliation due to recent sales tax changes and there is an impending system change to NetSuite. This is a hands-on role for a plug-and-play professional who can quickly assess what's behind, prioritize the backlog, and execute accurate daily and monthly accounting tasks. The organization currently uses Microix and MIP and will be migrating to NetSuite in February, so comfort working through a system transition is important.Key Responsibilities:Accounts Payable (Immediate Priority)Process vendor invoices end-to-end: coding, entry, approvals, and payment preparation.Manage vendor communications and resolve billing discrepancies quickly.Ensure accurate documentation and proper allocation to programs/departments as needed.Maintain organized AP files and follow internal controls.Reconcile weekly AP/AR to bank activity and internal records.Investigate and resolve variances promptly.Maintain accurate posting of revenue/deposits within MIPBank & Account ReconciliationsComplete monthly bank reconciliations and related balance sheet account reconciliations.Identify missing/duplicate transactions and correct posting errors.Document reconciliation support clearly for leadership/auditors.Sales Tax SupportAssist with accurate tracking and reconciliation related to new sales tax requirements.Organize support for reporting and ensure transactions are coded appropriately.Flag issues/unknowns to leadership early and recommend fixes.Catch-Up & CleanupCreate a short, practical catch-up plan to address backlog (AP, reconciliations, reporting)Bring accounts current and ensure bookkeeping is consistent and repeatable going forward.Provide clear status updates weekly: what's completed, what's pending, what's needed.System Transition Support (NetSuite Migration)Support clean data and documentation leading into February migration.Help ensure processes are stable during transition (as time allows).Coordinate with internal stakeholders/vendor implementation team as appropriate.What Success Looks Like (By Mid-February)AP is current, organized, and running on a predictable weekly cadence.Daily deposits are consistently reconciled and posted accurately.Monthly bank reconciliations are completed and clearly supported.Sales tax-related coding/reconciliation is cleaned up and properly documented.The team has a clear handoff/status summary going into the NetSuite migration.Required Qualifications3 years of hands-on bookkeeping experience (AP reconciliations required)Strong bank reconciliation skills and ability to troubleshoot discrepancies.High accuracy, strong organization, and ability to work independently with minimal trianing.Comfortable jumping into an existing workflow and creating structre quickly.Proficiency with accounting systems; experience with MIP strongly preferred.Proficient in Excel (filters, pivot tables a plus)Preferred QualificationsExperience with Microix (expense/invoice workflows)Experience supporting ERP/accounting system migrations (NetSuite a plus)Familiarity with sales tax reporting processes and compliance impactsWork Style & RequirementsMust be able to start immediatelyMust be comfortable handling sensitive financial data and maintaining confidentiality.On-site availability strongly preferred initially to get up to speed (can shift hybrid depending on needs)How to ApplySubmit a resume highlighting bookkeeping experience and availability to start immediately. Include your hourly rate expectations.

Salary : $30 - $40