Bookkeeper

Quebec-Labrador Foundation; Ipswich (MA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Quebec-Labrador Foundation is seeking a detail-oriented bookkeeper to maintain original QuickBooks entries across accounts payable, receivable and payroll. The role emphasizes strong Excel skills and precise data management, with occasional remote work available and an expected 30-hour weekly commitment in the Ipswich office.

The ideal candidate will have accounting experience (Associates or BS/BA), excellent teamwork and communication, and the ability to reconcile accounts and prepare organized

Qualifications

• Bookkeeping or Accounting experience required.
• Strong Microsoft Excel proficiency.
• QuickBooks Desktop experience preferred.
• Detail oriented and meticulous.
• Excellent teamwork and verbal/written communications.
• Flexible with remote work but must be in office part of the week; 30 hours/week.

Responsibilities

• Maintain original entries into QuickBooks Desktop (A/P, A/R, payroll).
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations in QuickBooks.
• Perform account reconciliations in Excel.
• Gather and organize data to perform job functions.
• Identify obstacles promptly and communicate them clearly.
• Link data to business operations and maintain professional curiosity.

Skills

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Customer service focus

Education

Associates or BS/BA in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

QuickBooks Desktop

Job description

We are looking for an individual with a strong attention to detail and highly organized who will maintain original entries into Quickbooks in the area of cash including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll using classes, customer fields and items to track financial activity.Demonstrating professional communication skills and competent excel skills with a demonstrated desire to expand their expertise, will allow for expanded work content.

Bookkeeping or Accounting experience is required for the position.The monthly work cycle is typical with a higher volume of deadlines the first two weeks of the month, yet depending on skill level, an increased workload is possible.

Responsibilities:

• Working with Finance Department team members maintaining original entries into Quickbooks desktop;
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations in QB;
• Perform account reconciliations in excel;
• Gathering and organizing data to perform job functions;
• Identify and communicate obstacles encountered in a timely and succinct manner; and
• Perform duties with a professional curiosity while continually learning to link all data to business operations.

Searching for the following Skills and Talents:

• Associates or BS/BA in Accounting;
• Very experienced bookkeeper with a strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel;
• Quickbooks Desktop experience strongly preferred;
• Attention to being detail oriented and meticulous;
• Excellent teamwork skills using verbal and written communications;
• Strong organizational and time management skills;
• Customer service focus – committed to prompt and accurate responses to data requests from directors and team members;
• Time commitment depends on skills – 30 hours a week, with physical presence required in office, but we are open limited remote work;
• Can work independently to reach goals, maintain flexibility with remote staff while meeting deadlines, which may require a small amount of non-standard work hours (before 9, and after 5 pm) during the month; and
• Non-profit experience is not required, but strongly preferred.