Bookkeeper/Accountant for Dog Rescue (volunteer, 5 hrs/week)

Overview

This is a volunteer, unpaid Bookkeeper role supporting a dog rescue organization. The position is part-time, fully remote, and flexible at 5 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Categorize all financial transactions, including:
  • Donations
  • Expenses
  • Program revenue
• Reconcile bank statements.
• Assist with budget preparation.
• Record and categorize financial transactions accurately and consistently on a weekly basis.
• Maintain transparent financial records that support informed decision-making and resource management.
• Communicate with the CEO and other finance team members to ensure financial records remain up to date and accurate.
• Provide monthly financial reports on time with attention to critical errors and revisions.
• Support internal audit compliance.
• Work with a small team of volunteers bookkeepers to share the workload and prevent burnout.

Key Results

• Timeliness and Accuracy of Financial Transactions

  • Ensure all financial transactions are accurately recorded and categorized on a weekly basis.
  • Target: 100% of weekly transactions entered and accurately categorized by the end of each week, with no more than 2% errors in categorization during monthly reviews.

• Effective Communication

  • Maintain timely and clear communication with the CEO and other Finance Department team members.
  • Target: Respond to CEO and Accountant queries within 2 business days; submit monthly financial reports on time with no critical errors.

• Financial Record Transparency

  • Maintain transparent financial records enabling informed decision-making.
  • Target: 100% compliance with internal audits; provide accurate financial reports that require no more than two revisions per quarter.

Requirements

• Experience in bookkeeping or accounting.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online.
• Self-motivated and able to complete assigned tasks without reminders.
• Comfortable working as part of a team (even if similar roles can be largely independent).
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong organization.

Compensation & Benefits

• Volunteer position (unpaid).
• Hours per week: 5 (flexible).

Location

• Spokane, Washington, United States
• Fully remote (remote role)