Durham’s Partnership for Children is seeking a skilled part-time bookkeeper to join our team. In this role, you’ll manage essential financial duties, such as recording financial transactions, supporting the creation and us of an internal coding system, and processing vendor payments. We’re looking for a team player who has a strong attention to detail and a commitment to supporting our mission.

If you’re eager to contribute to our company’s success, we invite you to apply and become a valued member of our team.

Duties include but are not limited to, the following:

General Administration & Operations

• Maintain financial transaction records by establishing accounts, posting transactions, and ensuring legal compliance.
• Develop a chart of accounts that defines bookkeeping policies and procedures.
• Maintain subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, and posting transactions.
• Prepare financial statements, such as ledgers, income statements, and balance sheets.
• Utilize the appropriate accounting software to manage and automate financial tasks when relevant.
• Assist with creating budgets, financial forecasts, and quarterly reports.
• Collect, analyze, and summarize data for tax forms according to local and federal mandates.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related tasks as needed.
• Any other projects, tasks or assignments considered necessary for the success of the Partnership.

Purchasing and Accounting Administration

• Complete deposit slips for checks received and deposit at the bank.
• Verify monthly electronic deposits.
• Process and distribute copies of cash disbursements documentation.
• Process invoices and disbursement requests from vendors and service providers according to the accounting/finance process.
• Maintain vendor files and service provider files (as appropriate).
• Assist in the preparation of contracts and invoicing for vendors and individual service providers.

Qualifications and Skills

• Knowledge of and ability to learn essential accounting software.
• Familiarity with spreadsheets, formulas, and data analysis tools.
• A general understanding of the main accounting principles, such as accruals and revenue.
• Strong attention to detail and level of accuracy.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Capable of spotting and resolving discrepancies.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Initiative and ability to complete tasks independently on a timely basis.
• Detail-orientated; ability to handle multiple tasks, ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of relevant tax requirements and how to prepare basic tax documentation.

Education and Requirements

Associates degree in accounting, finance, or related field. Bachelor degree preferred.

Experience

1-3 years previous bookkeeping experience preferred.

Certifications/ Licenses:

Valid driver’s license

Safety, Security, and Confidentiality

This position requires keeping complete confidentiality of all fiscal information and protecting the confidentiality of all fiscal and staff sensitive files and records, as well as all Partnership information, files, and records.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. An individual in this position will be exposed to conditions typical of an office environment.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 25 per week

Experience level:

• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person