Accounting Clerk

About Ventures

Ventures is a Seattle nonprofit that helps aspiring entrepreneurs—especially those from underrepresented and low‑income communities—start and grow small businesses. For 30 years, we’ve supported more than 7,500 individuals through training, coaching, incubation, and access to capital.

About the Role

We’re looking for a detail‑oriented Accounting Clerk to support the financial operations of the Ventures Marketplace, our retail incubator for emerging entrepreneurs. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys independent, accurate work and wants to use their accounting skills to support a meaningful mission.

What You’ll Do

• Enter and reconcile daily sales, deposits, and tax information
• Maintain accurate financial records using accounting software and spreadsheets
• Verify and post business transactions
• Reconcile bank activity and investigate discrepancies
• Review invoices, receipts, purchase orders, and other source documents
• Assist with B&O tax packets and other clerical accounting tasks

What You Bring

• 1–2 years of accounting experience
• General ledger entry experience
• Preferred: retail bookkeeping, double‑entry accounting, Shopify, Fund EZ, or QuickBooks
• Preferred: experience with B&O tax preparation

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Mission-driven, supportive team
• Predictable part-time schedule
• Opportunities to learn nonprofit, retail, and CDFI accounting
• A role where your work directly supports small business owners
• Free employee parking in secure garage

Work Environment

• Office-based, climate-controlled setting
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods
• Occasionally lift up to 20 lbs