Bookkeeper

Montana Nonprofit Association; Billings (MT); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Benefits

Job summary

Northern Plains, based in Billings, Montana, seeks a part-time bookkeeper to record, reconcile, and report financial activity. The role supports budgeting, audit, and compliance and offers a flexible schedule with benefits.

The candidate should balance multiple demands, communicate complex information clearly, and adapt to various software systems. The position reports to the Director of Finance and Administration, with a flexible work arrangement in Billings, MT.

Qualifications

• Experience with recording financial transactions and reconciliations.
• Budgeting and forecasting support experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily recording and review of financial transactions.
• Coordinate financial reporting for affiliate organizations.
• Provide timely information to team members as needed.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.

Skills

Accounting principles

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Software adaptability

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

BOOKKEEPER

Northern Plains seeks a part-time bookkeeper who will perform a variety of recording, reconciliation and reporting tasks, including reviewing and recording income and expense transactions, reconciliation and reporting as well as providing critical support to organizational budgeting, audit, and compliance processes.

This part-time position comes with a flexible schedule and benefits as well as the added benefit of being part of a mission that empowers everyday Montanans with the skills, tools, and information they need to have a seat at the table in decisions that impact our lives.

The ideal candidate is well versed in accounting principles and practice, detail oriented, and able to balance competing demands for their time. They are able to communicate complex information effectively to a broad range of audiences. They are comfortable navigating a variety of software and lean in to learning new software, systems, and processes.

Who We Are

Northern Plains is a grassroots organization of people from the plains and mountains, cities and towns. We are everyday Montanans who love where we live. We stand up, shoulder-to-shoulder, to protect this place we all call home.

Northern Plains is a team of hard-working, dedicated people who value both excellence and a healthy work-life balance. Our LEED Platinum office in Billings is full of natural light, frequent laughter, and the occasional visit by our furry, four-legged friends.

The Bookkeeper reports to the Director of Finance and Administration.

LOCATION

This position is based in Billings, Montana and comes with some flexibility in working arrangements.

What You Will Do

• Lead the daily review and recording of financial transactions;
• Lead financial reporting and coordination for our affiliate organizations;
• Provide timely and accurate information to team members as-needed;
• Prepare and distribute monthly, quarterly, and annual reports;
• Assist with organizational budgeting and forecasting processes;
• Analyze and disseminate financial information to staff, board, and members;
• Assist with regulatory and compliance reporting;
• Uphold our member-led model of grassroots and democratic decision-making.