Nonprofit Bookkeeper Assistant — Detail-Driven

Ashokan Center; Olivebridge (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision and dental Insurance

401k after the first year

2 weeks vacation

1 week of sick time

9 paid holidays

Meals when groups are onsite

Access to Ashokan's 385 acre preserve

Free admission to Ashokan festivals,

Job summary

The Ashokan Center, a nonprofit environmental education center in Ulster County, NY, is seeking an Assistant Bookkeeper to work in-person full-time. You will support the Finance Director with accurate financial records, payroll, and reconciliation tasks, and help maintain documentation across multiple systems.

Key responsibilities include accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliations, vendor setup, and processing of payroll-related entries. Weekend work may be required during Ashokan events.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of nonprofit bookkeeping/accounting experience.
• Associate or bachelor's degree in accounting or bookkeeping preferred.
• Familiarity with QuickBooks Online and basic accounting tools.

Responsibilities

• Accounts payable and receivable management.
• Process cash receipts and deposits.
• Vendor setup and maintenance; respond to vendor inquiries.
• Payroll processing support and payroll journal entries.
• Bank and credit-card reconciliations; assist with month-end close.
• Maintain filing and accounting documentation; ensure compliance.

Skills

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Payroll processing

Vendor setup

Bank reconciliations

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in accounting or bookkeeping

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Microsoft Excel

Google Workspace

Job description

The Ashokan Center, a nonprofit environmental education center in Ulster County, NY, is seeking an Assistant Bookkeeper to work in-person full-time. You will support the Finance Director with accurate financial records, payroll, and reconciliation tasks, and help maintain documentation across multiple systems.

Key responsibilities include accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliations, vendor setup, and processing of payroll-related entries. Weekend work may be required during Ashokan events.