Bookkeeper

Position Title: Bookkeeper

Reorts To: Accountant

Employment Status: Full-time

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

The Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association (OEFFA) has an immediate opening for an experienced Bookkeeper to work within our organization’s in-house accounting department, focusing on day-to-day financial transactions.

About OEFFA

Founded in 1979, the Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association (OEFFA) cultivates a future in which sustainable and organic farmers thrive, local food nourishes our communities, and agricultural practices protect and enhance our environment.

Position Summary

We are looking for a skilled Bookkeeper to maintain our financial records, including purchases, sales, receipts, and payments. Responsibilities include but are not limited to data entry into QuickBooks, compile reports, gather and organize bank statements, highlighting discrepancies in organization records and research possible reasons for error or differences in expected versus actual account balances.

Essential Functions

· Accomplish full charge bookkeeping using QuickBooks

· Calculate, prepares, and issues invoices

· Receive, process, and record all payments via cash, checks, and credit cards

· Process timesheets, payroll, and expense reimbursements with payroll service provider

· Track PTO time earned and used by all staff

· Assist in tax payments and returns

· Manage special projects as requested by the Accountant or Executive Director

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Accounting, or a related field is preferred; at minimum a two-year Associate degree is required

· High level of expertise using QuickBooks software; strong skills in other applications, especially Excel

· Strong organizational, analytic, and project management skills

· Ability to manage multiple tasks at the same time

· Strong written and oral communication skills

· High degree of integrity, particularly in managing confidential information

· Commitment to performing work with a high degree of accountability and consistent excellence with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy

· Ability to maintain and prepare accurate records and files

· Ability to be flexible and open in dealing with changing events and priorities

· Passion about sustainable agriculture and organic agriculture, family farms, and rural places a plus

· Self-motivated with the ability to work independently

Physical & Cognitive Requirements

· Must be able to effectively operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a copy machine, fax/printer, and telephone, as well as be proficient in Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace (eg. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, OneNote)

· Must be fluent in English

· Must be able to work cooperatively with others

· Must be able to sit at a desk for long periods of time maintaining concentration with frequent interruptions

· Must be able to ascend/descend stairs

· Must comply with all organization policies and procedures and maintain regular and punctual attendance

· Must be able to meet project and report deadlines

Compensation and Benefits

This is a full-time hourly position with a pay range from $22-$25 depending on experience and qualifications. OEFFA offers an impressive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, sick time and paid time off. A SIMPLE IRA retirement plan with employer match is offered after 90 days of employment.

We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool, and all employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and organizational needs. In the same way that biological diversity is foundational to the healthy agricultural systems we support, we recognize that diversity of people makes OEFFA healthier and more sustainable, and thus is a core value of our organization.

Deadline for Applications: Review of applications begins on November 15, 2023. Interested candidates are advised to apply by this date to receive full consideration, although the position will stay open until filled. (If this posting is removed from the OEFFA website, this means we are no longer accepting applications.)

Your application should be addressed to Sharon Paat, Human Resources, and consists of three items assembled in a single document: a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references with phone number and email (indicate their relationship to you). In your cover letter please tell us how your experience and background make you the perfect Bookkeeper for OEFFA. Please combine these as a single PDF file and submit via email to jobs@oeffa.org with subject line Bookkeeper. Electronic submissions only; incomplete applications will not be considered.