What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full Charge Bookkeeper position at Camp Fire Samish?
About Camp Fire Samish
Camp Fire Samish is a youth development nonprofit that owns and operates Camp Kirby. We are passionate about connecting young people to the outdoors and providing high-quality outdoor programming.
Position Summary
Oversee all aspects of accounting, finance, reporting, cash management, and compliance activities for the organization. Assist the Executive Team with setting and tracking financial goals, objectives, and budgets.
Essential Functions
- Manage all aspects of day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting processes including AP, AR, Journal Entries, and Bank Reconciliation in accordance with GAAP
- Assist Registrar in creating invoices and tracking paperwork for rental groups
- Update Excel spreadsheets for tracking purposes
- Itemize and enter all event and program proceeds
- Create monthly financial reports for the Corporate Board of Directors
- Track designated fund donations and funds used and report balances to the Executive Director and Executive Camp Director monthly
- Review bi-weekly payroll, paid time off, sick leave accruals, quarterly taxes, L&I, and wage garnishments for accuracy
- Assist the external accounting firm with the 990, financial statement/review or audit by providing necessary documentation and coordination
- Support the Executive Director and Executive Camp Director in the research and preparation of the annual budget
- Prepare the financial portion of the Annual Report to the Community
- Maintain accounting records accordingly
- Be responsible for cash management
- Keep track of permits, inspections, and renewals, ensuring that they stay up to date
- Support organizational fundraisers and events
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Proficiency with QuickBooks and Excel (2 years experience preferred)
- Nonprofit accounting experience is preferred
- Experience as a Bookkeeper is preferred
- Exceptional organizational skills
- Strong understanding of accounting principles
- The ability to communicate complex data in a clear way
- Customer service skills
- Excellent data entry skills
- Ability to pass background check
Other Notes
- We are willing to discuss splitting this job into two positions if you are interested in part-time work, but would need to find the right candidates to make that work
- In addition to the benefits listed here, we offer 12 paid holidays per year
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $23.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Choose your own hours
Experience:
- QuickBooks: 2 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Bellingham, WA 98225 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $23