Kairos Center Seeking Bookkeeping Assistant

(5-10 hours/week)

The Kairos Center housed at Union Theological Seminary is seeking a part-time Bookkeeping Assistant. The Kairos Center works to strengthen and expand transformative movements for social change that can draw on the power of religions and human rights, and is a co-convener of the Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival.

Description of the Position:

The Bookkeeping Assistant will work closely with the Karios Center’s Financial Manager to process and record income and expenses for both the Kairos Center and the Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival. The position is currently 5-10 hours/week, but hours may be increased as the need arises. Much of the position’s responsibilities can be completed remotely, however the Bookkeeping Assistant will need to work from the Kairos office at Union Theological Seminary in NYC at least twice per month. The Bookkeeping Assistant will be welcome and encouraged to participate in various Kairos Center programs about transformative movements for social change. We are seeking someone who can make at least a 9-12 month commitment to this position.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Check/process income and expenses received at the Kairos office (approximately every 2 weeks)
Process credit card expenses and reports monthly for six staff members
Process receipts, reimbursements and invoices for payment bi-weekly
Run various income reports monthly (for donations, sustaining gifts, book sales & merchandise)
Enter income & expenses into QuickBooks
Assist the Finance Manager with other duties as needed

Skills & Qualifications:

Must be dependable, trust worthy, organized and detailed oriented while remaining flexible
Proactive with strong/clear communication skills
Comfort with basic accounting and math
Familiarity with a variety of online systems — particularly accounting software if possible
Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
Commitment to the mission of the Kairos Center and the Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival

Pay Rate: $15-$20/hour depending on experience

To Apply: Email your resume and/or cover letter to Heather@PovertyInitiative.org and info@kairoscenter.org.