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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.