Part Time Bookkeeper

*Position Title:* Bookkeeper *Department: *Administrative *Reports to: *Executive Director *Position Summary* The Bookkeeper role is responsible for maintaining the financial records of Benton Franklin Humane Society by accurately recording the day to day financial transactions of the organization.
The Bookkeeper maintains records of financial transactions by establishing accounts; posting transactions; ensure legal requirements and compliance.
The Bookkeeper is responsible for providing support to the Executive Director, in the preparation of reports, personnel duties, financial coding, and general administrative and office duties.
The Bookkeeper is the central hub for nearly all the financial and payroll information in a company.
They will be tasked with paying bills, collecting debts, running payroll, and submitting all government forms, sales tax payments, and payroll deductions.
Every staff member must contribute to a safe working environment and work as a collaborative team member.
All BFHS staff members contribute to the stewardship of the organization’s mission and are expected to stay current on and understand issues related to animal welfare and BFHS programs.
*DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES* _*This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.
Employees will be required to follow any other job related duties required by their leadership team.
This document does not create an employment contract implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” relationship.
*_ · Maintain confidentiality and highest degree of integrity with respect to every transaction · Prepare checks, payments and bank deposits · Transfer investment data to general ledger · Prepare and process payroll · Comply with relevant reporting requirements · Calculate and prepare tax payments · Assist with budget preparation · Assist with financial audits · Maintain complete filing system to support financial records · Prepare all assigned reports including, but not limited to: · Profit and Loss, Balance Sheet, Budget to Actual, 941, L&I, WA FMLA, WA Unemployment, etc · Process daily check deposits; work with Business Office Administrative Assistant (BOAA) to ensure accuracy with accounting and membership codes · With the BOAA, open and process all incoming and outgoing mail and packages, including daily office mail, internal and special member mailings, membership acknowledgements · Attend staff meetings and trainings as scheduled · On daily basis, read communication emails · Adhere to all BFHS safety, training, handling and transportation protocols in order to ensure that the Shelter environment is safe for animals, the public, volunteers and other employees · Maintain a clean and orderly work area · Wear required clothing, identification and safety garments/equipment as defined by BFHS policies and procedures · Carry phone/radio per department policy · Perform any other duty as request by management *EDUCATION, TRAINING and COMPETENCIES* *Minimum Requirements* · Initial and continued employment is conditional upon the successful inspection of a criminal background check.
This position is subject to pre-placement drug screening · High school graduate or GED equivalent · 2-year Accounting Degree · 1-3 year(s) related work experience in business office administration preferred · Confident in Quickbooks · Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulatory requirements · Excellent verbal and written communication skills · Strong attention to detail · Able to communicate with a diverse population in a consistently informative, welcoming, respectful and professional manner · Able to maintain a professional and neat appearance at all times · Able to solve problems in a constructive and positive manner · Exercises sound judgment during all interactions with the public, staff and volunteers · Basic working knowledge of computer hardware and software programs · Able to work weekends, evenings and holidays as requested · Maintain a valid Oregon or Washington Driver’s License and provide proof of auto insurance *WORK CONTACTS* · Interaction with BFHS staff members, volunteers, donors and a diverse cross section of the general public is constant.
Occasional contact with state and city administrators, Animal Control organizations, breed rescue groups, veterinarians and other animal-related organizations.
Contact and communication is carried out through face to face, radio, telephone and electronic interactions.
Communication must be clear, understandable, professional and respectful in all circumstances.
*SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY* * None *WORKING CONDITIONS* * Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to various loud noises and often includes uncontrolled barking and other animal vocalizations * Holiday, weekend and evening work may be required * Animal contacts and related injuries may occur * Must be comfortable being around dogs and cats on a daily basis * May occasionally be exposed to sick, injured or deceased pets * Work can be physically and/or emotionally demanding * Animal waste related contact, smells, and visual exposure is prevalent *PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS* · Prolonged sitting, and/or stooping may occur · Occasional driving on public roadways in varying weather and traffic conditions *RATE OF PAY/BENEFITS* · Pay starts at $25 per hour with a projected pay range of $25 - $37 per hour.
· Benefits Include: · Paid Time Off · Employee Paid Benefit Options (Life Insurance, AD&D, etc) Job Type: Part-time Pay: $25.
00 - $37.
00 per hour Benefits: * Paid time off Experience level: * 3 years Physical setting: * Office Schedule: * Day shift Work Location: In person