Hashomer Hatzair USA Inc. – Part Time Bookkeeper Posting

ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW

Hashomer Hatzair (“Hashomer”) is the US branch of a worldwide progressive Zionist youth movement that was founded in 1913 and is celebrating its 100th anniversary in the United States.  Hashomer operates a summer camp in the Catskills and has year-round programming.  In addition, it offers support to international Hashomer Hatzair (the “world movement”) and its sister organizations.  To learn more, visit https://campshomria.com/


POSITION OVERVIEW

The part time bookkeeper will join the staff of a small NY office and will play an integral role in handling all aspects of bookkeeping, including tracking, classifying and recording all financial transactions for Hashomer.  In addition to the summer camp, Hashomer offers members opportunities to participate in Israel programs that are run by the world movement.  This position includes light bookkeeping for some of Hashomer’s sister organizations, including the world movement and Achvat Amim, among others.      


This is a part-time position, with hours expected to be around 12-15 hours per week, with mid-April through mid-August being the busiest time.

Start date: ASAP, with ample overlap with incumbent for training purposes.


RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Manage donations made to organization – record donations and enter information in database and quick books, deposit donations, send out acknowledgement letters to donors
  • Manage tuition and other payments made for movement activities, including summer camp, year round programming and Israel programs
  • Manage bank accounts and all transactions
  • Prepare monthly financial reports for board
  • Work with staff and the finance committee to prepare the annual budget and periodic updates
  • Work with Hashomer’s sister organizations to record and transmit donations and grants received from the United States
  • Manage and process all incoming mail
  • Ensure payroll and all related tax reports are executed
  • Issue paychecks for all staff, including paychecks for temporary staff hired for the summer
  • Issue W-2s for permanent staff and 1099s for part-time staff
  • Coordinate with accountant to facilitate audit report and preparation of 990
  • Pay all office bills, record and track expenses

Some initial work will need to be done to move our records to on-line Quickbooks

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Highest level of integrity and discretion to handle financial and banking data 
  • Detail orientation
  • Proficiency in on-line Quickbooks 
  • Experience working with donor databases. Familiarity with “Little Green Light” Data Base a plus  
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Excel spreadsheets
  • Ability to work independently


HOW TO APPLY:

Please send a cover letter and resume to info@campshomria.org with the subject line, “Hashomer Bookkeeper Position - Your Name.”

No phone calls, please – only applicants being considered for interviews will be contacted.