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Volunteer Bookeeper

ESSENTIAL TECHNICAL SKILLS

Accounting Principles:

•An understanding of double-entry bookkeeping, debits, credits and general ledger maintenance.

•Understanding the difference between Cash and Accrual basis.

•Basic understanding of fund accounting (restricted vs unrestricted donations)

 

Accurate recordkeeping:

•Data entry with accuracy in recording daily transactions, accounts payable and accounts receivable.

•Tracking income (donations, grants, adoption fees) and expense (vet bills, food, supplies, etc…)

 

Technological Proficiency:

•An understanding of skills required to process data in QuickBooks online:

•Basic knowledge of how to post data into an Excel report, format cells, sum columns and save to the cloud.

 

Payroll

•Knowledge of basic understanding of regular hours worked vs overtime, CA sick leave law ensuring compliance with tax regulations.

 

Bank and Credit Card Reconciliation:

•Ensuring records accurately match actual financial institutions’ statements and records.

 

KEY BEHAVIORAL ATTRIBUTES

Attention to Detail:

•Thoroughness to complete tasks fully and accurately, detect and fix small errors that can cause significant issues.

 

Organization:

•Managing, storing and categorizing financial data. Time Management:

•Meet all accounts payable, reconciliation and payroll deadlines.

If interested please email your resume to foacpaws@gmail.com 

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