Bookkeeper

About Freedom Center:

Freedom Center is the strategic home of the Freedom Charter and the umbrella organization for Young Women’s Freedom Center, Beloved Community Housing, Sister Warriors Freedom Coalition, and other emerging initiatives and organizations toward the liberation of women and girls and trans people of all genders most harmed by mass incarceration and racist and sexist policies. The mission of Freedom Center is to provide fiscal sponsorship, operational support, coaching, and training to projects that center systems-impacted women, girls, and trans people of all genders with the primary purpose to inspire and empower young women who have been involved in the juvenile justice system, criminal justice system, and/or the underground street economy to create a positive change in their lives and communities. We envision a world in which all young women and trans youth of all genders have the support they need to recognize and end all forms of oppression, to heal, and to live self-determined lives.

Position Overview:

 The Bookkeeper is a full-time staff member of the Finance Team and is responsible for the day-to-day finance tasks of the organization under the supervision of the Director of Finance. The right candidate has experience with non-profit bookkeeping or accounting and is committed to achieving results in a fast-paced environment while managing competing priorities. This position is an excellent opportunity to be a critical problem-solver within a growing, mission-driven organization.

Key Duties:

• Manage accounts payable (AP): 
  • Lead vendor management, including vendor documentation, using Bill.com
  • Allocate expenditures while ensuring compliance with grant contracts
  • Conduct AP system training for staff as needed
• Assist with accounts receivable (AR):
  • Log physical checks for deposit
  • Track outstanding receivables
• Assist with Payroll accounting:
  • Process bi-weekly accounting using Paycom
  • Prepare payroll allocation to ensure compliance with grant contracts
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliation and post month end journal entries
• Review accounting discrepancies and recommend corrective actions
• Support the rest of the Finance team to ensure efficient financial monitoring and reporting
• Support the rest of the Finance team to ensure up to date procedures for handling finances and accounting
• Review and process per diem and expense reimbursements using Expensify and Bill.com

Qualifications: 

The Bookkeeper will be a hands-on professional, with 3-6 years of experience. They will have a strong customer service mentality and desire for racial and social justice. The ideal candidate will have: 

• BA in Accounting, Finance or related field of study preferred
• Minimum of three years of hands-on bookkeeping or accounting experience. Non-profit and grant bookkeeping or accounting experience preferred
• Experience with automated accounts payable and expense tracking systems; specifically Sage Intacct, Bill.com, and Expensify.
• Proven experience as an AP professional within an accounting environment.
• Strong data entry skills along with a knack for numbers. A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent judgment in making decisions
• Embody and model the values of the organization: sisterhood, self-determination, social justice, and spirituality as well as the methodologies of the organization.

Compensation:

The targeted total compensation range is $36/hr – $40/hr for this position depending on experience level and location. In addition, this position offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time staff that includes fully paid health insurance (medical, dental, and vision).

To Apply:

To apply for the position of Bookeeper at Freedom Center, please send a resume and thoughtful cover letter by using the form on this page. 

Freedom Center is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse team and strongly encourage BIPOC, women, nonbinary people, LGBTQIA+ people, persons with disabilities, veterans, formerly incarcerated, system involved, people with limited formal education, and persons from other underrepresented groups to apply.

Application Deadline: 

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we’re not able to respond personally to every candidate. We do review every submission carefully and we will contact those who we’d like to interview.