Short Term Missions Bookkeeper

All Things HR, LLC; Lynnwood (WA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization focused on veterinary missions is seeking a Short-Term Missions Bookkeeper to provide financial support for mission volunteers. This role involves managing accounts, data entry, and reporting. Candidates can work remotely or in the Lynnwood, WA office. A commitment to Christian missions and a background in bookkeeping are essential. CVM offers a salary of $23-28/hour and full benefits.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid holidays and time off

403b retirement plan

Qualifications

• Strong desire to engage in the Great Commission.
• Minimum of 2 years of administrative experience.
• Familiarity with managing accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial and administrative support to mission volunteers.
• Create and manage STM fundraising accounts.
• Maintain financial accountability for nearly 1,000 volunteers.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Communication

Organization

Attention to Detail

Education

Associate’s degree or higher

Tools

Excel

Sage Intacct

Job description

Christian Veterinary Mission (CVM) is a non-profit organization centered on Christ and comprised of veterinary professionals and students who glorify God by using their veterinary skills within their local communities and around the world.

Animals serve as a bridge to building relationships. Whether in an urban clinic in America, a veterinary school in Bolivia, the countryside of Mongolia, or while serving the Navajo Nation, connections are formed through the care of animals. Trust is established, hearts are opened, and the gospel of Jesus Christ can be shared. To learn more about us, visit www.CVM.org.

The Short-Term Missions Bookkeeper will work collaboratively within CVM’s Missions Department to support the financial records of individuals traveling across cultures both in the US and overseas on a short-term basis. This role involves assisting the CVM Short-Term Missions Program with accounting tasks, data entry, financial reporting, and managing short-term financial accounts to facilitate the work of Short-Term Missions participants. Applicants should have a strong desire to engage in the Great Commission as described in the Bible in Matthew 28:18-20 by supporting, assisting, and praying for those who participate in CVM missions.

The preferred location for this position is the CVM office located in Lynnwood, Washington (north of Seattle). An applicant currently residing in the continental United States (excluding California, New York, Alaska, and Hawaii) may also be considered as a remote worker. Occasional travel to CVM conferences, meetings, and mission locations is expected. This position reports to the Short-Term Missions Coordinator. CVM intends to use information from a third-party background check to make employment decisions. The candidate offered conditional employment must complete the background check.

The salary range for this position is $23-28/hour, depending on experience. This is a full-time (40 hours/week), non-exempt position. Additionally, CVM offers full benefits, including medical, dental, vision, paid holidays, paid time off, and participation in a 403b retirement plan.

What we want you to do in this position:
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Collaborate with the Short-Term Missions team to provide financial and administrative support to mission volunteers:

• Create and accurately manage all STM fundraising accounts
• Promptly collect and record financial data
• Communicate well with hosts and trip leaders about the required volunteer trip fees
• Reimburse volunteers promptly after a trip concludes
• Maintain financial accountability and organization for nearly 1,000 volunteers on a total of more than 100 trips to 30 countries annually
• Purchase emergency medical insurance for all volunteers
• Manage trip paperwork and communicate well with volunteers regarding missing documents and funds

Support the overall ministry of CVM:

• Promote a Biblical understanding of Christian missions and participate in the Great Commission through logistical support.
• Meet with CVM constituents to represent CVM’s mission program.
• Participate in staff meetings, planning, and devotional activities.
• Affirm and support CVM’s Core Organizational Documents throughout all areas of work.

What we want you to bring to this position:
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Commitment to Organizational Values and Mission: A commitment to Christian missions and
willingness to abide by CVM’s Vision, Mission, Values, Statement of Faith, and Commitment of
Christian Conduct posted at www.cvm.org/our-story.

Education: Associate’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university recognized by
the US Department of Education. A degree in accounting, Christian ministry, missions, or international development is preferred. Related experience may be substituted on a year-by-year basis for equivalence.

Experience: A minimum of 2 years of administrative experience, knowledge, and demonstrated success in bookkeeping and basic accounting. International missions experience and familiarity with managing accounting software, bookkeeping, and Excel database management are preferred.

Technical Skills: Competency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and other related software programs
that would allow proficient database management, mail merging, electronic filing, and mass
document management. Willingness to learn and use software systems such as the Customer
Relationship Management donor database (Site Stacker), accounting (Sage Intacct), and others as necessary. Online communication systems such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams are used regularly.

Other Skills and Abilities:

• If not in the Lynnwood, WA office
  • Ability to successfully work remotely via consistent and reliable internet access and within a designated physical workspace free of distractions and hindrances to work.
  • Maintain scheduling availability during Pacific Time Zone working hours. Ability to modify schedule as needed to accommodate staff/volunteer meetings across the US and international time zones, which may include evenings and occasional weekends.
  • Ability to travel 1-2 times per year to Lynnwood, WA
• Excellent attention to detail and organization
• Ability to work alone and be a self-starter
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to have multiple phone conversations with volunteers each week and respectfully and quickly respond to a high volume of emails daily
• Ability to prioritize and multitask
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent customer service
• Ability to participate in one short-term trip every other year.