Part-time Bookkeeper - Houston, United States - Friends For Life

Friends For Life

Verified Company

Houston, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Part time

Description

Part Time Bookkeeper

About Friends For Life:

Founded in 2002, Friends For Life introduced the no-kill shelter model to Houston - saving animals regardless of their breed, age or condition.

Houston-grown, we're here to help our neighbors care for the pets they love. We save animals regardless of their origin, breed, age or condition. Many shelters refuse strays, animals from private citizens, or even entire breeds.

Instead, we are guided by a simple principle:
Every Animal Matters.

We're not finished until every animal has a safe home.

Until then, we'll be innovating, improving, and tracking results to discover the most potent methods for saving lives, and we're in search of a vital team member to become a part of our unwavering mission to make animal lives better.

Job Summary:

As the part-time Bookkeeper, you will play a critical role in overseeing the financial health of the organization. This position is responsible for managing all financial transactions and maintaining accurate records for our company.

The Bookkeeper will play a vital role in maintaining financial excellence while staying in alignment with our organization's core values, ensuring that integrity, transparency, and ethical conduct guide our financial practices.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting:

Prepare and review financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
Provide accurate and timely financial reports, forecasts, and budget comparisons.

Payroll, Payables & Receivables:

Manage payroll and employee benefits, including processing payroll, tracking vacation and sick time, and administering the health supplement plan
Distribute payroll forms and time sheets to employees.
Prepare and file quarterly sales tax returns
Reconcile bank and credit card statements
Process accounts payable and accounts receivable

Compliance and Risk Management:

Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and other financial laws, including GAAP.
Develop and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets and maintain data integrity.
Manage audits by external auditors and regulatory agencies.

Budgeting and Forecasting:

Participate in the annual budgeting process in collaboration with department heads.
Monitor budget performance, analyze variances, and make recommendations for corrective actions.

Cash Flow Management:

Manage cash flow, including optimizing working capital and liquidity.
Oversee cash disbursements and collections to ensure efficient cash management.
Develop and implement cash flow projections.

Financial Strategy and Planning:

Communicate financial information to management and others, including presenting reports and answering questions.
Collaborate with senior management to develop financial strategies and objectives.
Provide financial insights to support decisionmaking and growth initiatives.

Vendor Relations:

Manage relationships with financial institutions, auditors, and other external partners.

Process Improvement:

Continuously assess and enhance financial processes and systems for efficiency and effectiveness.
Implement best practices and automation to streamline financial operations.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
2+ years of bookkeeping experience.
Familiarity with various accounting software/financial management systems (QuickBooks, etc.).
Strong understanding of financial regulations, tax laws, and compliance requirements.
Experience in managing payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable.
Experience in working with financial statements and budgets
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong problemsolving abilities.
High ethical standards and a commitment to maintaining the confidentiality and integrity of financial data.
Passion for animal welfare and dedication to the mission of Friends For Life.
Ability to work in a diverse, fastchanging environment and the ability to be flexible, resourceful and maintain a positive attitude in the face of challenging circumstances.
Strong organizational skills; ability to multitask; timemanagement is key
Superb interpersonal skills; excellent teamwork; ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with others

Working condition

Parttime, inperson position three weekdays per week.
Shelter work requires flexibility and the willingness to occasionally work outside ones scope, including areas to which you are not assigned, when the need arises.
This position involves working near animals.
Benefits include Paid Time Off and a monthly medical stipend. Pet benefits too

Salary:
$21 per hour

Salary to be reviewed for merit increase upon 6 months of continued employment

How to Apply:

Join us in our mission to make a difference in the lives of animals and lead a dynamic team that helps build a compassionate