Bookkeeper-Hybrid Part Time

SEEDS Ecology & Education Centers; Traverse City (MI); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Vibrant work culture

Flexible & hybrid work environments

Retirement planning & company match

Job summary

SEEDS Ecology & Education Centers in Traverse City, MI seeks a part-time bookkeeper (10–12 hours/week) to handle daily transactional accounting and support the Controller. Hybrid, with a few in-office hours weekly after training, and a strong emphasis on accuracy and documentation.

The role covers vendor/payables, invoicing, receipts, month-end close prep, payroll coordination support, and grant/audit documentation. Prior nonprofit experience is preferred.

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.
• Prepare and send invoices as directed.
• Record incoming payments and assist with bank deposits.
• Maintains organized vendor and customer records.
• Communicates with vendors and customers as necessary.
• Code and enter transactions in QuickBooks per chart of accounts.
• Maintain supporting documentation for all transactions.
• Assist with month-end close preparation.
• Collect and organize employee credit card reports with supporting documentation.
• Enter credit card transactions and flag discrepancies for review.
• Assist with employee reimbursement processing.
• Assist with payroll coordination and data entry as directed.
• Support audit and grant documentation requests; flag inconsistencies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation

Process adherence

Education

Associate degree in Accounting or related field or equivalent experience

Nonprofit accounting experience

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

Generous paid time off

Vibrant work culture

Flexible & hybrid work environments

Retirement planning & company match

Location: Traverse City, MI

Job Id:383

# of Openings:1

BOOKKEEPER-Part Time Hybrid Position

Requires a few hours every week IN OFFICE

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:

• 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

General Support

• 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
• 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

While this position description describes the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position, it is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. All positions at SEEDS may require duties outside of normal responsibilities, as needed.

The vibrant staff of SEEDS Ecology & Education Centers provide the energy that drives our mission to implement local solutions to global issues at the intersection of ecology, education, and design! Our team members make a difference every day, whether it is teaching a classroom of elementary students about recycling, supporting local farmers markets, leading a crew of local youth to build a boardwalk, or quantifying data to enable a city to reach resiliency goals.

SEEDS Ecology & Education Centers is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, disability, familial status, or marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

SEEDS Ecology & Education Centers is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, disability, familial status, or marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.