Bookkeeper

Job Title: Bookkeeper

Reports To: Executive Director

FLSA Status: Contractor (Non-Exempt)

Contract Details: 3-10 hours per week as needed

About the Organization:

The People is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, focused on bringing Americans together to find common ground around nonpartisan policy reforms. The People embraces diversity and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About the Role:

The Bookkeeper handles traditional bookkeeping responsibilities for the organization including payroll, accounts receivable and payable, financial reporting, and audits.

The People is a fully virtual team, so the Bookkeeper needs to be a driven self-starter, able to work successfully with minimal oversight. The ideal candidate should have excellent verbal and written communication skills, and familiarity and experience with G-Suite (Google Workspace), and QuickBooks.

The People is a nonpartisan organization, and as such is seeking candidates who are able to work directly and respectfully with people from all points of the political spectrum without bias.

Responsibilities:

• Payroll
• Payment processing
• Financial reporting
• Budgeting
• Cash Flow Projections
• Deposits
• Raise adjustments
• Annual workers comp audit
• Other duties as assigned

Experience:

At least one year prior bookkeeping experience required, 3+ years desired.

Working Schedule:

Contract with a flexible schedule (working hours are based in the Eastern Time Zone) and response time within 24 hours Mon-Fri / 48 hours weekend.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to accomplish each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

To Apply:

Please submit a CV/resume and cover letter highlighting any bookkeeping experience.

Job Types: Contract, Part-time

Pay: $45.00 - $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Bookkeeping: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: Remote