Accounting Assistant

Job Title: Accounting Assistant

Status: Part-time: 10-15 hours per week

Reports To: Director of Finance

Compensation: $30.00 - $35.00

Program: Finance

Classification: Nonexempt

Home Office: Seattle/Local Remote: Business hours 8:30-4:30

Application Requirements:

To be considered, applicants must apply online: https://mockingbirdsociety.org/about/careers) and include a resume and a letter of interest that includes a statement regarding the applicant’s commitment to racial equity.

ABOUT THE MOCKINGBIRD SOCIETY

The Mockingbird Society (TMS) is a non-partisan advocacy organization focused on transforming foster care and ending youth homelessness. We do this by creating, supporting, and advocating for racially equitable, healthy environments that develop youth and young adults at risk of or experiencing foster care or homelessness.

POSITION SUMMARY

GENERAL SCOPE: We are seeking a part-time Bookkeeper (10-15 hours per week) who will provide virtual support to our finance department. This work can be done totally locally remote during our business hours. The work can be flexible within the work week that is agreed upon with the Finance Director and the individual. It is perfect for individuals who are organized and accustomed to self-directed work. An ideal candidate will have the ability to learn new accounting systems quickly and efficiently.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Administration

• Accounts Payable payments processing (80-100 transactions per month).

o Using online bill pay system.

o Manage workflow from intake to payment

o Handle vendor statements, stale dated checks, voids, etc.

• Entry of credit card transactions into QuickBooks Online.

o Ensure that transactions are appropriately documented and coded

o Reconciliation of CC statements

• Meetings with the Finance Team and other TMS staff as needed.
• Other duties as time allows (deposit entry into QuickBooks, Business & Occupation Taxes, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ Years of Bookkeeping experience
• QuickBooks Online
• Strong accounting knowledge
• Problem solving and customer service
• General computer literacy
• Excellent data entry skills

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Upon date of hire, must be able to pass a Washington State and national criminal history check.
• Access to reliable transportation, a valid WA state driver’s license, and adequate insurance
• Frequent travel to Olympia, WA required during the legislative session.
• Occasional travel to partner locations and conferences.
• Compliance with all agency policies regarding COVID-19 as well as state-mandated vaccination policy.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

This position is under 25 hours a week, thus, not eligible for benefits.

EMPLOYMENT POLICY

The Mockingbird Society is an Equal Opportunity employer. Employment is based upon individual qualifications without regard to race, culture, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, veteran status, disabilities, political ideology, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status. We welcome all applicants, especially individuals with experience as caregivers, alumni of foster care, and those who have experienced youth homelessness. We recognize that women are statistically less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet 100% of the qualifications. If you do not meet all the qualifications, we hope you will still consider applying.

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered, applications must include a resume and a letter of interest that includes a statement regarding the applicant's commitment to racial equity.