What are the responsibilities and job description for the Good Books Bookkeeper position at The Industrial Commons?
Overview: Good Books LLC, an enterprise of The Industrial Commons, seeks a Financial Coordinator/Bookkeeper to maintain client relationships and provide exceptional service. This full-time, non-exempt position supports bookkeeping and related duties for our employee-owned, bilingual, women-led cooperative. Established in November 2019, our mission is to enhance financial capacity and support community-focused businesses through effective bookkeeping and translation services. Visit www.goodbooksnc.com for more information.
About The Industrial Commons: The Industrial Commons is a nonprofit in Morganton, NC creating an ecosystem focused on rooting local wealth and ownership. TIC is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Primary Function: The Financial Coordinator will be responsible for maintaining positive relationships with Good Books’ clients and ensuring exceptional customer service experiences through bookkeeping and other related duties.
Essential Functions:
- Follow all financial policies, procedures and adhere to GAAP practices.
- Build and maintain relationships with partners and clients.
- Complete all agreed-upon client tasks in within a one month timeframe, including but not limited to:
- Daily categorizing
- Reconciliations
- Journal Entries
- Reports
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Payroll/Payroll Taxes
- 1099/W2 prep & filing
- Bank Deposits
- Sales Tax
- Grant Tracking
- Quickbooks Cleanups and Setups
- Chart of Accounts maintenance
- Maintain billable time goals at agreed upon percentage.
- Work with any outside accountants or CPAs contracted by the organizations for filing taxes or other needs.
- Participate and engage in learning and training to maintain up-to-date proficiency in bookkeeping skills and knowledge.
- Maintain the confidentiality and security of clients' financial information.
- Participate in quarterly trainings/workshops, quarterly check-ins with Co-Directors, monthly and weekly staff meetings.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
- Experience: 2-3 years bookkeeping or accounting experience required. Experience in Quickbooks Online preferred, QBO Certification a plus.
- Discretion and Confidentiality: This individual must operate with extreme integrity, demonstrating the ability and willingness to keep client financial information confidential while following all legal requirements and Good Books’ financial procedures.
- Organizational Skills and Attention to Detail: Ability to maintain a high-level of accuracy and organization with tasks and client load.
- Communication Skills: Ability to accurately communicate information and ideas with both Good Books Team, Clients, and outside partnerships. This includes the ability to explain the details of Client’s books to them.
- Strong Time Management Skills: This individual must possess the ability to set a timeline with realistic deadlines and ensure accurate completion of tasks on time.
- Although it is not a requirement, being bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
- Ability to Occasionally lift 15 lbs-50 lbs
- Ability to remain in a stationary position with computer work.
- Must be able to move about the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
- Ability to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery daily, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
Hourly pay range of $20-$23/hour depending on experience. To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references via email to .
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Gym membership
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $23
