Bookkeeper

The Bookkeeper position processes the majority of Common Counsel’s financial transactions in accordance with the organization’s policies and procedures. They are responsible for a high quantity of financial data entry and for ensuring the accuracy of that data. The bookkeeper reports to the CFO and works closely with a number of Common Counsel Foundation staff and partners.

Responsibilities include:

Processing financial transactions (85% of time)

• Processes accounts payable in bill.com
• Enters deposits, credit card charges, and accounts payable in FundEZ accounting software
• Tracks on and processes data entry related to Electronic Fund Transfers
• Supports the CFO in processing grants checks
• Conducts all work in accordance with organizational policies and procedures
• Researches questions and inquires as needed
• Support monthly bank reconciliation processes
• Verifies the accuracy of accounting data 
• Generates reports as needed

Systems and relationship management (15% of time)

• Maintains support documentation, files and accounting records 
• Works with and productively communicates with staff, vendors and partners regarding financial transactions
• Manages the finance department’s email account
• Works with the grant teams to reconcile the grants GL detail 
• Collaborates with staff on projects as needed