We are looking for just the right person to be the market bookkeeper.
The bookkeeper role is 20-25 hours a week, including working at the Market on Saturdays. This is an in-person job but the weekday schedule is very flexible. The Market office is located in SW Portland on Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy near Alpenrose Dairy.
The market is open from Feb-Nov, and closed during Dec & Jan, which means the hours for this position are reduced dramatically during Dec & Jan. (Closer to 5-10 hours a week in the off season)
**Proof of vaccination is required**
Bookkeeper responsibilities:
General accounting, including but not limited to preparing token reimbursement checks, market bill paying, coding/entering market expenditures and income, preparing weekly deposits, journal entries, preparing summer invoices, reconciling token & merchandise sales & market bank accounts.
Review & analysis of market staff weekly time sheets, maintain full year staff time sheets
Submit semi-monthly payroll, coordinating w/ 3rd party payroll company
Maintaining all market files, including employee/payroll files and market vendor licensing
Regular communication with Market Manager & Board Treasurer, preparing and analyzing monthly financial statements as requested
Assist Market Manager & Board Treasurer with the annual budget
Attend farmers market on Saturdays, set up/tear down Market Information Booth, sell tokens & merchandise to customers, communicate with market vendors regarding licensing & payments
Requirements:
Loves farmers markets! Thinks spending Saturdays working at a farmers market sounds like a perfect day
3-5 years Full Charge Bookkeeping experience
Proficient in Quickbooks Online (2 years minimum experience)
Proficient with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, familiarity with Google Drive
Thrives in a collaborative, team player environment
Ability to do physical aspects of job, which include lifting and setting up canopies & other equipment (with help as needed)
Skilled multi-tasker, ability to work in an environment with distractions
Able to complete tasks accurately and timely with minimal supervision
Proven reliability and ability to maintain confidentiality
Strong organizational skills
Background/Credit check required
Proof of vaccination required
Not required but would be nice:
Associates or Bachelor’s in Accounting
Experience preparing 1099s/1096s
Experience filing property taxes
Experience working with non-profits a plus
Compensation and Benefits:
Compensation: $20 to start, with annual raises
Paid sick leave earned per OR state laws
Please respond with a resume and cover letter telling us why you would be a great market bookkeeper and why a long-term part-time job works for you!
