Bookeeper/ Business Development/ Administrative Assistant
15 days ago
$70000–$80000 yearly
Full-time
Purchase, Harrison
We are looking for a skilled development professional with at least five years of experience within the Westchester and/or Greenwich CT area. You must be open to also take on administrative and executive assistant duties for part of the day.
We seek a collaborative partner who will not only be a bookkeeper but also develop and enhance relationships with donors, develop and execute an annual development plan, manage and operate the foundation while responsive to funding. Admin duties include, running errands, house management, scheduling, etc.. Your focus will be increased engagement and giving from individual, corporate, foundation, community, interfaith, and governmental donors.
Relevant Skills and Knowledge
Basic accounting knowledge
Understanding accounting best practices
Knowledge of IFRS, U.S GAAP, or another accounting framework
Data entry skills
High attention to detail
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Produce work with a high level of accuracy
Professionalism and organization skills
Associates degree or at least one year of experience
Knowledge of XERO, Quickbooks, Zoho, Fresh Books, or other applications
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Maintain an accurate record of financial transactions
Update and maintain the general ledger
Reconciliation of entries into the accounting system
Recording of debits and credits
Maintain the trial balance, by a reconciliation of general ledgers
Account reconciliation to assert the accuracy of transactions
Use knowledge of local laws to comply with reporting requirements
Monitor any variances from the projected budget
Oversee and manage all logistics and operations, including:
Generating leads by cold calling.
· Recruit and manage volunteers and staff for events.
· Identify, cultivate, and secure sponsorships.
· Promote ticket sales.
· Oversee invitation design, program design, publicity, journal ads.
· Develop run-of-show and event timeline.
· Oversee CSR and Mailchimp to input, utilize, edit, and report information.
· Assure timely acknowledgements of in-kind and financial donations.
· Manage Online and social media presence (Website, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Linked-In, RCM...).
· Create, Post and Distribute Newsletters and Annual Report.
· Presentations to corporate, community, and interfaith groups.
· Print and broadcast media (press releases, press conferences, on-air work).
Qualifications:
· At least 5 years of bookkeeping experience within Westchester or Greenwich, CT.
· Able to work respectfully and collaboratively.
· Compassionate, empathic, and expert communication skills - oral and written.
· Exceptional time management and organizational skills.
· Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Mailchimp, and RCM.
A collegial, collaborative, and empathic managerial style.
