Bookkeeper

JOB DESCRIPTION

The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.

Organizational Mission : Esperanza Community Housing Corporation is a social justice non-profit in South Central Los Angeles that achieves long-term, comprehensive community development.

We recognize that Indigenous, Black, Latino, and immigrant communities are disproportionately impacted by historical oppression, health disparities, disinvestment, and displacement.

Therefore, we develop and preserve affordable housing; elevate health equity and access to care; mobilize for environmental justice;

create and protect local economic opportunities; expand engagement in arts and culture; and advocate for policies protecting human rights.

Esperanza works collaboratively to strengthen South Los Angeles. In all of our actions, Esperanza builds hope with the community.

Position Summary : Under the direction of the Director of Finance, the Bookkeeper is responsible for supporting the operational health of Esperanza Community Housing Corporation and its affiliate entities.

Duties primarily include accounts payable, data entry, organizing & maintaining files, and supporting the department with various administrative tasks.

Duties : With the support of the Finance Director, assist & complete the following duties :

• Collect and prepare invoices for payment in QuickBooks Online
• Process cash & check receipts and make bank deposits with oversight from Finance Director
• Maintain and organize files and convert paper files to digital files
• Support with documentation requests during audits
• Support preparation of various grant invoices
• Answer vendor inquiries
• Assist in monthly accounting close including supporting credit card and bank reconciliations
• Maintain vendor files
• General clerical duties

Qualifications :

• Previous office, HR or Finance Assistant experience is strongly preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree or a minimum of 2 years’ experience in office setting in a Finance department is required
• Familiarity with QuickBooks Online or other fund accounting software is a plus
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage and appropriately prioritize multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to learn quickly and stay organized
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability and desire to work in a multi-cultural & bilingual (Spanish) environment
• Ability to develop strong working relationships with colleagues across departments and seniority levels
• Ability to sit at a desk all day and work in an office setting
• Ability to lift and move 20 lbs
• Desire to work for a community-based, social justice, non-profit organization

Work Environment : This is a part-time in-office, 15-20 hour / week position that will work on-site at Esperanza’s South Los Angeles office, on a work schedule that facilitates direct engagement and support.

After the orientation period of 90 days, there are options to work a hybrid schedule with Executive Director approval. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones and photocopiers.

The work environment is usually consistent with that of a typical office’s noise level.

Physical Demands : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job requires that the employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 20 pounds.

Also required is the ability to listen, hear, speak, read, write, concentrate, and climb stairs, bend, and stoop. Must be able to use a telephone and computer to accomplish a variety of job tasks.

Employment Type : This is a part-time (15-20 hours / week), non-exempt, hourly, at-will staff position, employed by Esperanza Community Housing Corporation.

This position requires direct administrative work relating to internal processes. Non-exempt employees are expected to work during normal business hours 9am-5pm Monday-Friday and will have an orientation period of 90 days for benefits, and 6 months for performance and review.

Compensation & Benefits : Competitive hourly range of $21-$26 / hr, based on qualifications and experience. Esperanza Community Housing offers comprehensive benefits that include unemployment and holiday / vacation / sick leave pay.

To apply : Email a cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references to [email protected] with the subject line : Director of Finance

Esperanza Community Housing is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, religion, disability, or any other status protected by laws or regulations.

We work to ensure fair treatment of applicants and employees and actively enforce zero tolerance policies against discrimination and harassment.

Women, people of color, and South Los Angeles residents are strongly encouraged to apply.

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