Bookkeeper

Summary:

The Bookkeeperwill work closely with the Accountant and the Program Administrator to provide bookkeepingand some administrative support to the organization. Mosaica seeks a personwith bookkeeping experience or a person interest in gaining training andexperience in nonprofit accounting. The Bookkeeper also will provide limited administrativesupport to program staff. Great opportunity for learning and growth.

 

Responsibilities:

 

TheBookkeeper will havethe following responsibilities:

·Process requests for payment and expense reportssubmitted by staff

·Prepare checks (including getting them cut,signed, and mailed)

·Prepare detailed bi-weekly Excel table recordingstaff working hours

·Make deposits

·Assist in preparation of payrolls – every twoweeks

·Monitor and help collect accounts receivable

·Maintain fiscal filing

·Maintain Excel database containing Mosaicacontract and grant information

·Provide monthly Excel expense reports percontract/grant

·Prepare billing documentation, in Excel and Word

·Process Mosaica invoices

·Share some responsibility for answering thephone

·Perform additional bookkeeping and administrativeduties as assigned

 

Needed Skills andCapabilities:

 

Must be committed to assistingminority and multicultural communities, and to strengthening community-basedorganizations.

 

·Organized, detail-oriented, flexible, and ableto meet deadlines

·Self-starter withstrong time management, attention to detail, prioritization, and multi-taskingskills

·Computer proficiency.Fluency in Microsoft Office Word and Excel is a must

·Experience in nonprofit bookkeeping oraccounting is a plus. In absence of such experience, must show interest in gaining training andexperience in nonprofit accounting

·Experience with QuickBooks, CYMAor other complex accounting software a plus

 

About Mosaica:

 

Mosaica: The Center for Nonprofit Development and Pluralism providestools to nonprofits to build just, inclusive, and thriving communities andsocieties. A values-based multicultural nonprofit consulting organization,Mosaica helps community-based nonprofit organizations become more effective andsustainable. It provides a wide range of organizational development services tononprofit organizations of all sizes and to planning bodies and publicagencies. Its special commitment is to strengthen and support entities thatserve and empower groups whose voices are least likely to be heard when publicpolicies are adopted and resources are allocated.

 

Established in 1994, Mosaica has a budget of about $1 million, whichrepresents a combination of grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, andsubcontracts from federal agencies, local government agencies, foundations,corporations, for-profit consulting organizations, and nonprofit organizations.Mosaica works locally and nationally, and does some international work.Projects range in size from less than $10,000 to more than $300,000, and theorganization typically is engaged in 30 or more projects at any given time.

 

Mosaica is an equal opportunity employer.

 

To apply:

 

To apply for the position, please send the following to tosha@mosaica.org:

 

1. Letter: A letter explaining your interest in andmost important qualifications for the position, with direct reference to theresponsibilities and skills stated in the position description

2. Resume: A detailed, succinct resume thatincludes positions and key dates; for companies, corporate capability and biosof individuals who would provide and oversee services to Mosaica

3. References: At least three references, includingname, phone number, e-mail, and current affiliation, plus how long they haveknown you and the capacity in which they became familiar with your work