Bookkeeper

Mixteco Indigena Community Organizing Project•Oxnard, CA

16d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bookkeeper is responsible for posting various accounting transactions, such as invoices, payments, and expenses, in accordance with department procedures. The Bookkeeper works closely with the Finance Administrator, Executive Director, and the administrative team to facilitate financial oversight and ensure clear communication of finances to program staff and/or the board of directors. The bookkeeper also performs related general accounting duties.

Requirements

Have a solid understanding of basic accounting principles, financial terminology, and concepts related to bookkeeping and financial management.
Ability to pay attention to details, especially numerical data, records and transactions to ensure accuracy and precision in all financial entries and calculations.
Possess strong organizational skills and be able to manage and maintain financial records, and files in a systematic and accessible manner.
Ability to prioritize tasks efficiently, meet deadlines, and manage multiple responsibilities in a timely manner.
Proficiently analyze financial data, identify patterns, trends, discrepancies and make informed
decisions.
Proficient use of bookkeeping software, and the ability to use these tools to record and manage
financial transactions.
Knowledge of the relevant regulations in the financial industry that impact the work at MICOP.
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing and is able to interact with colleagues, vendors, clients, as needed.
Able to present information clearly and produce accurate reports.
Capable problem solver, able to identify and resolve financial discrepancies, address
issues that arise, and find solutions.
Maintain high ethical standards.
Ability to learn and adapt to changing technologies.
Strong mathematical and numerical skills, including the ability to perform calculations, reconcile accounts and interpret financial data accurately.
Education-a High School diploma or equivalent.
Strong knowledge of basic accounting principles and bookkeeping practices.
Practical experience in bookkeeping.
Proficiency in Bookkeeping software.
Experience in maintaining accurate financial records, and organizing financial documentation.
Familiarity with generating financial reports.
Experience reconciling accounts.
Knowledge of practices related to nonprofit organizations.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain annual Organizational budget
Develop Program Budgets budgets for grant writers.
Payroll in Quickbooks
Creating, maintaining & managing program budget (grants).
Organizing Master budget
Camino a la Salud/Policy Budget
COVID Rapid Response budget
MILA Budget
Radio Indigena
Tequio Youth Group Budget & more
Account Receivables
Grants & Contract invoices (Monthly, quarterly, semi-year and yearly)
Document and maintain complete and accurate supporting information for all financial transactions
Create finance report for grant reporting
Creating monthly budget reports for managers
Manage Benefits - Fringe Benefits 30%
Payroll allocation.
1099 in Quickbooks
Clover CC portal - Payment Acceptance & Monthly Statement/process
Other duties, as assigned.