Cook County Historical Society is hiring a part-time bookkeeper

Purpose: Reporting to the Executive Director (ED), the Bookkeeper will be responsible for assisting the Executive Director with financial processes and maintaining accurate financial records.

CCHS Mission Statement: The purpose of the Society shall be the collection, preservation, and dissemination  of knowledge about the history of Cook County and to relate it to the history of the State of Minnesota.

Title: Bookkeeper
Hours per week: 5-10
Salary: $20/hour

Responsibilities

• Process payments, invoices, income and receipts and enter data into accounting software or databases, filing hard copies where appropriate


• Prepare financial statements showing income and expenditure, cash flow, profit and loss and balance sheets


• Process tax payments and related reports


• Assist Accountant and ED with preparation of yearly accounts


• Verify the accuracy of accounts and alerting the ED and Accountant of errors


• Record any inconsistencies to help ED and Accountant reconcile inaccuracies


• Monitor grant funds and expenditures and assist ED with grant reporting


• Assist ED and Finance Committee with budget and audit processes


• First few months may be 10 hours per week to review and establish systems; estimated 5 hours per week thereafter


• Other duties as assigned

• One year experience managing all aspects of Quickbooks for a business


• One year experience working as a professional bookkeeper, accountant, or financial assistant


• Associate’s Degree or certificate in financial management, accounting, bookkeeping, or related discipline; may substitute additional years of relevant work experience for education


• Good attention to detail to enter correct data into financial records and recognize errors


• Computer literacy, especially familiarity with spreadsheets, databases and accounting software such as Microsoft Office, Excel, Google Suite and QuickBooks


• Multi-tasking and organizational skills to manage different financial duties, including the ability to prioritize tasks in order to meet deadlines


• Communication skills, including the ability to explain complex financial matters in accessible terms


• Knowledge of compliance requirements for Minnesota non-profit organizations


• Commitment to a supportive, welcoming, and collaborative work environment


• Ability to pass a background check