Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Adviser (QuickBooks) - Part-Time

Mt. Hood Community College • Lumen Business Center, OR

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides specialized advising and training focused on bookkeeping systems, financial management, and the effective use of QuickBooks to registered Small Business Development Center (SBDC) clients to meet established goals relative to number of clients, startups, jobs, and economic impact as required by the Small Business Administration (SBA) and Oregon Small Business Development Center Network (OSBDCN). Designs, facilitates, and provides group training and orientation sessions, one-on-one advising, and follow-up services as necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field
• Minimum (2) years of experience with QuickBooks and bookkeeping
• Minimum (3) years of experience in small business ownership, management level employment at a small business, and/or providing direct services to the small business community (i.e. banking, insurance, chamber of commerce, city business license department, economic development position), including at least one (1) year of experience providing small business guidance and/or counseling
• Must complete annual ethics trainings offered by the Small Business Development Center network
• Experience working with the diverse needs of the college community, students, and employees.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Bookkeeper credential
• Bilingual skills, oral and written, at a professional level in English and Spanish
• Experience developing and presenting training programs or workshops

Responsibilities

• Provides assessment, counseling, training, and referrals to prospective and existing entrepreneurs in areas such as bookkeeping, accounting systems, financial projections, business planning, financial management, and other areas of small business ownership depending on client needs.
• Designs, facilitates, and leads workshops on small business-related topics related to QuickBooks and small business financial management.
• Designs and facilitates informational seminars and customized training programs to support specific local small business community needs.
• Ensures the timely reporting of each counseling session including detailed notes, time, success stories, and economic impact (i.e., startups, jobs created/retained, capital infusion) into the client management system.
• Acts as advocate and liaison between clients and governmental or financial institutions depending on client needs.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, community partner meetings, professional development trainings, and conferences.
• Assists with outreach by promoting SBDC services at local events as assigned.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level