Bookkeeper-Hybrid Part Time

SEEDS Ecology and Education Centers; Traverse (MI); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Flexible schedule

Job summary

SEEDS Ecology and Education Centers is seeking a part-time bookkeeper in Traverse, Michigan. The role handles day-to-day accounting, codes transactions in QuickBooks, and supports the Controller with payroll, month-end close, and grant documentation.

Hybrid work with 10–12 hours per week at $20/hour. Strong nonprofit and grant experience preferred; emphasis on accuracy, documentation, and adherence to internal controls.

Qualifications

• 2 years of bookkeeping or transactional accounting experience.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation.
• Ability to follow established processes and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Enter vendor bills and prepare payments for review and approval.
• Record invoices and incoming payments; assist with bank deposits.
• Code and enter transactions in QuickBooks with chart of accounts.
• Prepare month-end close assistance.
• Support payroll coordination and payroll documentation.
• Maintain organized digital financial files and assist with audits.
• Adhere to internal controls and financial procedures.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Attention to detail

Documentation

Education

Associate degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

Position Summary

The bookkeeper is responsible for day-to-day transactional accounting functions, ensuring timely, accurate, and well-documented financial records. This role supports the Controller by handling routine accounting processes and maintaining organized documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable & Receivable – Enter vendor bills and prepare payments for review and approval – Prepare and send invoices as directed – Record incoming payments and assists with bank deposits – Maintains organized vendor and customer record – Communicates with vendors and customers as necessary
• Transaction Processing & Documentation – Code and enter transactions in QuickBooks in accordance with the chart of accounts – Maintain supporting documentation for all transactions – Assist with month-end close preparation
• Credit Card & Expense Support – Collect and organize employee credit card reports with supporting documentation – Enter credit card transactions and flag discrepancies for review – Assist with employee reimbursement processing
• Payroll & Administrative Support – Assist with payroll coordination and data entry as directed – Maintain payroll-related documentation under Controller oversight
• General Support – Maintain organized digital financial files – Support audit and grant documentation requests as directed – Flag inconsistencies or missing information for Controller review – Other transactional or administrative finance tasks as assigned – Adhere to established internal controls and financial procedures

Qualifications

• 2 years of bookkeeping or transactional accounting experience
• Strong attention to detail and documentation
• Ability to follow established processes and internal controls

Preferred experience

• Nonprofit accounting experience
• Familiarity with grant-funded organizations
• Experience working with established accounting controls
• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field or equivalent experience
• 2 years experience with QuickBooks

Core Competencies

• Accuracy and consistency
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Clear communication
• Comfort working with defined processes

Position Information

• Part-time, 10-12 hours per week
• $20 an hour
• Hybrid with work from home flexibility.

After initial training, it is expected to be at the office for a minimum 1 or 2 days/week