Bookkeeper

Southwest Research and Information Center; Albuquerque (NM); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Southwest Research and Information Center in Albuquerque, NM, seeks an experienced bookkeeper for a part-time, permanent position to support financial management of its assets. The role involves recording transactions, preparing reports, and assisting with audits in collaboration with the Administrator.

Candidates should have QuickBooks proficiency, attention to detail, and an interest in nonprofit work. The job offers the possibility of in-office and remote work, with competitive compensation

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience using QuickBooks and producing financial reports.
• Attention to detail in financial and contract management.
• Interest in and commitment to nonprofit organizations and public service missions.
• Ability to work flexible hours and both in-office and remote as needed.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Recording transactions in QuickBooks and verifying accuracy.
• Organizing receipts and expenditures.
• Preparing basic financial documents, including income and expense statements by account.
• Assisting in tax payments and returns.
• Assisting in all aspects of preparation of the annual audit.

Skills

Attention to detail

Nonprofit experience

Financial reporting

Flexibility

Tools

QuickBooks

Accounting software

Job description

POSITION AND DURATION:

Part-time, permanent position.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

Competitive compensation, depending on experience, employee or

contractor position is optional.

Southwest Research and Information Center (SRIC)

, a not-for-profit multicultural

educational and scientific organization based in Albuquerque, N.M., seeks an experienced

bookkeeper to assist in the financial management of its $2 million in assets. This position

works with SRIC’s Administrator in bookkeeping, financial management, reporting, and

auditing. The successful candidate will have knowledge and experience with nonprofit

organizations and a commitment to SRIC’s mission. Immediate availability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Demonstrated experience in using QuickBooks and related

software and producing financial reports. Demonstrated attention to detail regarding all aspects

of financial and contract management. Interest in and commitment to working with nonprofit

organizations and their public service missions. Ability to work flexible hours, especially when

financial statements and audits are required and to work in-office and remotely as

circumstances warrant. Ability to pass a criminal background check.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Familiarity with federal and New Mexico nonprofit laws and

regulations. Demonstrated ability to communicate with community-based organizations in

fiscally-sponsored projects.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The five principal duties of this position are: (1) Recording transactions in

QuickBooks and verifying accuracy; (2) organizing receipts and expenditures; (3) preparing

basic financial documents, including income and expense statements by account; (4) assisting

in tax payments and returns; and (5) assisting in all aspects of preparation of the annual audit.