Client Services Accountant (Part-Time Virtual Remote)
Budget: $25 – $50 USD
As Backyard Growers' Accounting & Payroll Specialist you are primarily responsible for the organization’s bookkeeping and payroll using our existing software platforms, Xero and Gusto. This is a contractor position that reports to the Executive Director. Duties include:
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Bookkeeping & Financial Management
Manage basic and advanced bookkeeping on a weekly basis using Xero accounting software
Work closely with leadership staff to properly code expenses and revenue using our existing coding system
Manage essential tasks including recording bills, generating invoices, tracking overdue invoices, recording depreciation, tracking CD maturity dates, and processing quarterly sales tax
Track expenses specifically for grants and special projects for reporting purposes
Complete monthly Xero to DonorPerfect (donor management software) reconciliation
Complete monthly record keeping of donor restricted net assets with guidance from leadership staff
Prepare financial reports for the Executive Director and the Treasurer on a regular basis
Manage our annual calendar of filings
Make end of year adjustments in Xero
Prepare reconciliations and provide these and other support to outside accountants for annual review and tax preparation
Respond to correspondence relating to organization finances
Payroll & Human Resources
Manage payroll for our small staff team and contractors using Gusto payroll software
Ensure that Xero and Gusto are properly synched and optimized
Manage tasks within Gusto including processing staff expense and travel reimbursements, time off requests, worker’s compensation insurance, and QSEHRA health reimbursements
Manage staff and contractor onboarding and compliance tasks
Optimize our use of Gusto to meet the needs of the organization
Respond to correspondence relating to payroll and human resources
Qualifications & Attributes
Already 100% proficient in using Xero accounting software
Already 100% proficient in using Gusto for payroll and other HR functions
Already 100% proficient in accounting for not-for-profit organizations
Facile with the latest industry technologies and trends
Self-starter; Able to work at a high-level in a remote capacity
Excellent at working both independently and within a team; Responsive communicator
100% remote
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Bookkeeping & Financial Management
Manage basic and advanced bookkeeping on a weekly basis using Xero accounting software
Work closely with leadership staff to properly code expenses and revenue using our existing coding system
Manage essential tasks including recording bills, generating invoices, tracking overdue invoices, recording depreciation, tracking CD maturity dates, and processing quarterly sales tax
Track expenses specifically for grants and special projects for reporting purposes
Complete monthly Xero to DonorPerfect (donor management software) reconciliation
Complete monthly record keeping of donor restricted net assets with guidance from leadership staff
Prepare financial reports for the Executive Director and the Treasurer on a regular basis
Manage our annual calendar of filings
Make end of year adjustments in Xero
Prepare reconciliations and provide these and other support to outside accountants for annual review and tax preparation
Respond to correspondence relating to organization finances
Payroll & Human Resources
Manage payroll for our small staff team and contractors using Gusto payroll software
Ensure that Xero and Gusto are properly synched and optimized
Manage tasks within Gusto including processing staff expense and travel reimbursements, time off requests, worker’s compensation insurance, and QSEHRA health reimbursements
Manage staff and contractor onboarding and compliance tasks
Optimize our use of Gusto to meet the needs of the organization
Respond to correspondence relating to payroll and human resources
Qualifications & Attributes
Already 100% proficient in using Xero accounting software
Already 100% proficient in using Gusto for payroll and other HR functions
Already 100% proficient in accounting for not-for-profit organizations
Facile with the latest industry technologies and trends
Self-starter; Able to work at a high-level in a remote capacity
Excellent at working both independently and within a team; Responsive communicator
100% remote