Part Time Bookkeeper

Contra Costa Interfaith Housing; Pleasant Hill (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Contra Costa Interfaith Housing is seeking a Part Time Bookkeeper for approximately 20 hours per week, with the potential to increase to 30 hours. The role focuses on accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and support in financial tasks to ensure accurate transaction handling.

The ideal candidate should have strong Quickbooks Online skills and a minimum of 5 years in bookkeeping or accounting. This position is essential for maintaining financial records and assisting during audits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years bookkeeping and / or accounting experience required.
• Knowledge of Quickbooks Online highly desirable.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Enter agency transactions into Quickbooks Online.
• Process bi-weekly payroll.
• Assist in preparation of the annual audit.

Skills

Quickbooks Online

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Accounting and bookkeeping

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Job Description

The Part Time Bookkeeper position (currently 20 hours per week, may grow to 30 hours) reports to the Controller. The position’s primary responsibilities are accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and some light filing. The purpose of this role is to support the CCIH Controller to ensure accurate and timely financial transactions and recordings.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Enter agency transactions into the Quickbooks Online accounting system including expenses, employee reimbursements, credit card transactions, and some income transactions. Code those transactions per the guidance and oversight of the Controller.
• Create payments and mail checks to vendors.
• Prepare bank deposits and deliver to bank on a timely basis and as directed by Controller.
• Process bi-weekly payroll.
• Do timely and accurate filing of financial transactions.
• Assist in preparation of the annual audit.
• Support the Director of Development in some of the financial processes for the annual fundraiser, in collaboration with the Controller.
• Other accounting-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of and/or experience in Quickbooks Online highly desirable.
• Extensive computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel required.
• Previous experience with payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable and general ledger highly desirable.
• Minimum of 5 years bookkeeping and / or accounting experience required.
• Ability to learn new software systems and procedures.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Self-starter and quick learner.
• Strong organizational, time management, follow up, and project management skills.
• Deadline and detail-oriented, self-directed and able to effectively complete tasks with little supervision.
• Strong interpersonal skills, and an ability to work in a small office environment.
• Willingness to do whatever it takes to get the job done.

Additional Information

TO APPLY

Submit cover letter and resume, including salary requirements.

EXTRA CREDIT

Please address these questions in your cover letter for bonus points.

• What’s the proudest moment in your life?
• What was the last thing you were curious about?
• What’s one personal or professional area of development you’re working on?
• In order of importance, what are the values that are most important to you?
• Please share a personal or professional challenge and your approach?
• Please describe the practices you use to manage your stress.
• What's the difference between a good leader vs. a great leader?

Salary is contingent upon skill and experience.

Contra Costa Interfaith Housing does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, age, marital status, disability, medical condition, or sexual orientation.

CCIH believes in and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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