Full-Charge Bookkeeper -- Part Time or Contract

Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden (CSRG) is seeking a part time (20\-30 hours per month) or contract full\-charge bookkeeper. Ideal candidate is proficient with Quickbooks Online and Excel, familiar with nonprofit accounting, and comfortable being the sole person responsible for everything financial. **Candidate Must** * Be PROFICIENT with QUICKBOOKS ONLINE and Excel \-\- these skills are **REQUIRED** * Have excellent attention to detail * Be able to work remotely and travel to our SE Portland office at least weekly. Position may transition to on\-site and/or more hours in the future. We are looking for someone with a strong nonprofit bookkeeping background who is self\-motivated, a team player, possesses superior attention to detail, has excellent written and verbal communication skills, and is willing to help with non\-accounting functions when needed. We place a high value on integrity, teamwork, providing exceptional service to volunteers and visitors, and maintaining a positive company culture. Salary range: $30\-$40/hour DOE **Qualifications** * Practical knowledge of best principles and practices of financial management for nonprofits * Ability to complete every part of full\-cycle accounting * *Verifiable* proficiency with QuickBooks ONLINE \-\- REQUIRED * Strong understanding of Microsoft Excel * Familiar with ADP payroll; ADP PEO services preferred * Solid command of GAAP * Experience with grant accounting * Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy * Excellent organizational and effective time\-management skills * Ability to work independently and as part of a team * Superb written and verbal communication skills * A degree or equivalent work\-related experience in accounting * Experience with financial audits and human resources (HR) a plus **Job Description** * Full\-cycle accounting using QuickBooks Online, including AP, AR, and JE * Work with Executive Director to create and execute yearly budget * Monthly, quarterly, bi\-annual and year\-end financials * Month\-end and year\-end closing * Payroll and benefits management via ADP * Prepare of 990s * Reconcile accounts * Administer and reconcile grant finances * Obtain and oversee fiscal audits * Report to the Board of Directors * Interface with vendors, members, and government agencies * Assist with special projects, events and other duties as assigned **Additional Information** * Clean background check required * MUST be PROFICIENT with Quickbooks Online and Excel * Hybrid to start * MUST be able to travel to our SE Portland, Oregon office at least weekly * 20\-30 hours per month to start * Report directly to Executive Director * Valid driver’s license and reliable method of transportation required * 3\-month probationary period * As a garden\-based nonprofit, some work may take place outdoors in a variety of weather conditions * Employees may be required to lift or move items weighing approximately 40 pounds. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for individual