Company description The mission of the Somali Bantu Community Association (SBCA) is to provide vital transitional services, advocacy, and programming that empowers members of the refugee community to uphold cultural identity and thrive in their new life here in Lewiston/Auburn, Maine. The largest program that SBCA runs is Liberation Farms, a community farming program. The mission of Liberation Farms is to provide new American farmers access to, and culturally-appropriate resources for, the means of sustainable food production for themselves and their communities to bolster food and economic security. Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a highly organized, experienced bookkeeper/accountant to join our team and manage the organization’s financials. This position will be involved in all SBCA programs, but will focus a significant amount of their time with Liberation Farms.

 

Responsibilities and Duties

 

• Grant reporting
• Cash flow analysis
• Work with ED to determine financial needs for various programs
• Assemble information for external auditors and accountants
• Balance monthly bank statements
• Organize and manage chart of accounts
• Make and review annual budgets
• Compile and send hours to payroll company
• Enter income and expenses in Quickbooks

Qualifications

• 4+ years general office, accounting, and/or HR experience
• Minimum 2 years experience with Quickbooks and bookkeeping
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Docs
• Extremely organized with strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing
• Able to create intuitive and efficient systems to optimize office operations
• Excellent problem-solving and interpersonal skills
• Ability to adapt and thrive in a cross-cultural environment
• Ability to speak Somali or Maay Maay a plus

Job Type

Part time 8-10 hours weekly with an extremely flexible schedule, including the ability to work remotely at times.

 

Salary

$25/hour

Compensation this position is : contract Work visa This employer is willing to sponsor a work visa for international applicants Application instructions DeadlineOctober 01, 2018