Bookkeeper Assistant

Company: SENT
Position: Bookkeeper Assistant
Job Classification: Non-exempt (hourly) Part-time
Pay Range: $20-$23/Hour
Hours: 15-20 hours/week (The schedule is flexible with some required coordination during standard business hours.)
Reporting Relationship: Finance Coordinator
Location: Onsite Hi-Crest area

SENTs Mission:
Intentionally walking beside neighbors through loving relationships and strategic development to accomplish the holistic transformation of neighborhoods in Shawnee County.

SENTs Vision:
Wholistic transformation of neighborhoods in Shawnee County with an emphasis in Hi-Crest.

SENTs Core Values:
Relocation Redistribution Reconciliation Wholistic Approach Empowerment Listening to the Community and Leadership Development.

Position mission: The Part-Time Bookkeeper supports SENTs mission by ensuring financial stewardship through accurate bookkeeping timely reporting and strong internal controls allowing programs and staff to focus on serving neighbors and advancing community impact.

Essential Functions:
Bookkeeping & Finance Responsibilities

• Support the Finance Coordinator with basic bookkeeping and administrative finance tasks.
• Assist with data entry into accounting systems (e.g. QuickBooks) including expenses invoices and deposits.
• Help organize receipts documentation and supporting materials for reconciliations and reports.
• Assist with tracking program expenses simple spreadsheets and internal records.
• Support the preparation of routine financial reports as requested.
• Maintain confidentiality and accuracy in all financial records and communications.
• Other related duties as assigned

Performance Measurements and Accountability
Success in this role will be evaluated based on:

• Accurate and timely completion of bookkeeping tasks and reconciliations
• Reliable monthly and quarterly financial reporting
• Compliance with financial policies grant requirements and audit standards
• Maintenance of organized audit-ready financial records
• Professional communication and collaboration with staff and partners

Qualifications: (Knowledge Skill and Ability)

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or coursework in accounting or finance preferred
• 2 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience preferably in a nonprofit setting
• Proficiency in accounting software (QuickBooks preferred)
• Strong spreadsheet skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Clear written and verbal communication skills

Physical Demands:

• Primary duties are performed in an office environment
• Ability to sit and work on a computer for several hours at a time
• Ability to communicate effectively by speaking and listening
• Ability to concentrate on detailed information and manage multiple tasks
• Occasional light lifting (up to 15 pounds) such as files materials or equipment
• Frequent use of hands to type handle papers and operate standard office equipment
• Vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to read from screens and printed materials

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Office environment: majority of time spent in a pleasant indoor environment with good lighting and temperature control.
• This is a non-smoking work environment including all premises and other such areas
• Travel may be required along with that entails standard travel risks

Additional Duties:
Additional duties and responsibilities may be added to this job description at any time. The job description does not state or imply that these are the only activities to be performed by the employee(s) holding this position. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related responsibilities as requested by their supervisor.