Nonprofit Bookkeeper (Part-Time, 1099 Contract)

Thinkwell Makerspace Innovations Location: Remote (U.S.\-based) Engagement Type: Independent contractor (1099\), part\-time Rate: $40\-$55 per hour, depending on experience. Open to a fixed monthly retainer instead \- see Compensation Structure below. Schedule: Flexible within agreed deadlines JOB OVERVIEW Thinkwell Makerspace Innovations is seeking a Nonprofit Bookkeeper to support the financial operations and compliance needs of a growing 501(c)(3\) nonprofit makerspace. This role focuses on bookkeeping, payroll coordination, and financial reporting using QuickBooks. This is a contractor engagement, not an employee role. TIME COMMITMENT Services are expected to require variable hours based on agreed\-upon deliverables and deadlines. During the initial onboarding and stabilization period, services may require a higher level of effort. After systems and routines are established, services are expected to average approximately 2\-4 hours per week, with actual time varying month to month. This engagement is structured around outcomes and deliverables, not fixed weekly hours. COMPENSATION STRUCTURE The posted rate is $40\-$55 per hour, depending on experience. We are equally open to structuring this engagement as a fixed monthly retainer against defined monthly deliverables rather than hourly billing, which many independent bookkeepers prefer. Based on the expected ongoing volume, a retainer would fall in the range of roughly $400\-$850 per month once systems are stable. If you work on a retainer basis, tell us your monthly rate for the scope described below. The initial cleanup and onboarding period will be scoped and billed separately from any ongoing retainer, either hourly or as a one\-time project fee. We do not expect setup and cleanup work to be absorbed into an ongoing monthly fee. RESPONSIBILITIES \- Maintain the general ledger in QuickBooks \- Manage Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) \- Coordinate payroll preparation, including compiling and reconciling payroll information for review and approval by the Executive Director, Treasurer, or third\-party payroll provider \- Reconcile bank and credit card accounts \- Review existing records and support cleanup or reorganization as needed \- Prepare and provide accurate financial information and standard financial reports to the organization's accountant, Treasurer, and Board, as requested, to support routine financial reporting and board review \- Support nonprofit financial compliance and reporting requirements \- Maintain accurate and organized digital financial records \- Other bookkeeping\-related services as agreed upon, within scope QUALIFICATIONS \- Experience with nonprofit bookkeeping \- Working knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit accounting practices \- Proficiency in QuickBooks (required) \- Strong attention to detail and accuracy \- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively \- Experience supporting small nonprofits or commun