Board Treasurer

GRASSROOT PROJECTS; Seattle (WA); Remote; Part time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in Seattle is seeking a volunteer Treasurer to oversee financial health and reporting. The role includes preparing budgets, ensuring tax compliance, and chairing the Finance Committee. Ideal candidates will have experience in nonprofit finance, a strong understanding of accounting software, and previous board experience. This is a remote position requiring approximately 15 hours per month with a minimum commitment of $1000 in personal contributions annually.

Qualifications

• Experience with financial reporting and oversight.
• Ability to lead budget preparation activities.
• Strong understanding of nonprofit financial operations.

Responsibilities

• Review financial statements and provide clear reports.
• Lead annual budget preparation and support grant budgeting.
• Oversee monthly reconciliations and collaborate with the bookkeeper.
• Ensure timely filing of tax documents (Form 990).
• Chair the Finance Committee and provide oversight.

Skills

Experience with QuickBooks or similar accounting software

Strong understanding of nonprofit finance, budgeting, and reporting

Previous board or leadership experience

CPA or nonprofit finance experience

Job description

Grassroot Projects is seeking a volunteer Treasurer to join our Board of Directors. This role oversees the organization’s financial health, ensures accurate reporting, and provides strategic guidance to support our mission of serving children of low-income immigrant and refugee families in the Greater Seattle and Indianapolis areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Review financial statements and provide clear reports to the Board.
• Lead annual budget preparation and support grant/project budgeting.
• Oversee monthly reconciliations and collaborate with our bookkeeper.
• Ensure timely filing of tax documents (Form 990).
• Chair the Finance Committee and provide financial oversight.

Desired Skills

• Experience with QuickBooks or similar accounting software.
• Strong understanding of nonprofit finance, budgeting, and reporting.
• Previous board or leadership experience preferred.
• CPA or nonprofit finance experience a plus.

Commitment

• Approx. 15 hours/month.
• 2-year term, quarterly board meetings (virtual).
• Minimum personal contribution of $1000 annually.

If you’re passionate about using your financial expertise to strengthen communities, we’d love to connect.

📩 Interested? Apply via email at [e-mail] with your resume and a short statement of interest.