Bookkeeper - Contract only (Part-time)

Position: Book Keeper, Part-Time, Contract only Hourly rate: $26.92 - $29.81 Location: Hybrid; 540 Fairview Avenue North, Suite #209, St. Paul, MN 55104 Reports to: Executive Director Benefits: No benefits available Organization Summary FUTURE OF US is a bold and vibrant force for political and social transformation, empowering young Asian Americans in Minnesota to harness their collective power. We cultivate a space where individuals can explore their identities, build lasting political momentum and engagement, and take action to challenge systemic barriers. Our work is rooted in storytelling, advocacy, and community building, ensuring that young Asian Americans are seen, heard, and influential in leadership and decision-making spaces. We believe in breaking through barriers within our communities and in how we engage the broader public. We are courageous, confident, and forward-thinking, balancing diplomacy with bold action. At our core, we are storytellers, movement builders, and advocates who ask hard questions and seek solutions that drive lasting impact. Who are we looking for? The ideal candidate is creative, community driven, people-centered, socially conscious, a leader, team player and is skilled in fostering relationships. This individual should be organized, a self-starter, a strong communicator, able to effectively manage varied tasks and timelines, and conduct administrative tasks. Position Summary This is a part-time, average 10-15 hours/month position to help manage our annual finances, reconcile all accounts, and put in place best practices by creating a financial policies and procedures manual. Our annual budget for 2024 was $750K+ and projected at $800K in 2025. Note: The hours to start will be more than the average 10-15 hours/month to include work sessions involving the transfer of processes and procedures; and developing a comprehensive financial manual for the organization. Submission Guidelines Please submit a resume along with a brief cover letter highlighting experience with the following qualifications to [email protected]. Please include the following in your cover letter – Introduce yourself and your interest in the project and the organization. Relevant Experience – Highlight similar projects and past clients. • References – Provide at least two professional references. Duties and responsibilities: The bookkeeper will manage our annual revenue in Quickbooks and process bi-weekly payroll. Reconcile all accounts (ex: bank, cc, review reports, revenue/expense reports, balance sheets (showing liabilities and assets) every end of the month. We have two major online fundraising events; in May and in November - it would be important for the bookkeeper/accountant to maintain all donations raised during these two events. Produce quarterly and annual reports for stakeholders and funders to help increase our Organization development. If certified Accountant, they will also file our annual 501c3 taxes and perform all other duties outlined. The expectations of the work setting would be hybrid and required in-person meetings with the Executive Director at our St. Paul Office: 540 Fairview Avenue North, Suite #209, St. Paul, MN 55104 once a month. Organizational Culture In a transformative and emerging organization, FUTURE OF US believes that the overall strategies should be owned by every single person in FUTURE OF US. As such, it is the responsibility of all staff to understand the overall mission, vision and direction the organization is moving towards. One must be accountable to their own work and responsibilities, while supporting and coaching each other to produce high impactful and innovative strategies for the overall success of the organization. This means taking ownership of the organization as a whole. Which means that 10% of your role may include stepping up, taking charge, rolling up your sleeves and supporting each other in functions and activities such as special events, special projects, program design and implementation, fundraising, grant writing, community support, board and funders meeting, office support, and other minor duties as assigned (does not apply to Contractors, however, it is important to understand the work culture). While it is the responsibility of each member to meet their work expectation, it is also critical to maintain a balanced work-life culture. FUTURE OF US believes that when we all work to support each other in the overall mission and vision of the organization, we all succeed. This will help FUTURE OF US create a work culture that is inclusive, free of bias, socially and culturally conscious and equitable. Minimum Education and Experience A combined minimum of 2+ years of experience in the following: reconciling accounts: bank, cc, review reports, revenue/expense reports, balance sheets (showing liabilities and assets), Quickbooks . Comparable experience in terms of time and background in similar fields and education/degrees will be considered. Background Checks: As FUTURE OF US works closely with young people, all candidates are subject to a thorough background check as part of our commitment to ensuring a safe and secure environment. This may include checks on criminal history, employment verification, and any relevant professional or personal references. The results of these checks will be carefully reviewed to assess a candidate's suitability for working with our youth population. We prioritize the safety and well-being of our community members and take all necessary precautions in our hiring process. FUTURE OF US does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, age, height, weight, physical or mental ability, veteran status, military obligations, status on public assistance, and marital status. We strongly encourage individuals who identify as or businesses led by Asian & Pacific Islanders, Black, indigenous, people of color, disabled, queer, trans and women to submit a proposal. FUTURE OF US is unable to provide VISA sponsorship at this time Apply tot his job