Bookkeeper job at SEEDS Ecology in Traverse City, MI

Bookkeeper

Location: Traverse City United States

Job Description:

Position Summary:

The bookkeeper is responsible for day-to-day transactional accounting functions, ensuring

timely, accurate, and well-documented financial records. This role supports the Controller by

handling routine accounting processes and maintaining organized documentation.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounts Payable & Receivable

Enter vendor bills and prepare payments for review and approval

Prepare and send invoices as directed

Record incoming payments and assists with bank deposits

Maintains organized vendor and customer record

Communicates with vendors and customers as necessary

Transaction Processing & Documentation

Code and enter transactions in QuickBooks in accordance with the chart of accounts

Maintain supporting documentation for all transactions

Assist with month-end close preparation

Credit Card & Expense Support

Collect and organize employee credit card reports with supporting documentation

Enter credit card transactions and flag discrepancies for review

Assist with employee reimbursement processing

Payroll & Administrative Support

Assist with payroll coordination and data entry as directed

Maintain payroll-related documentation under Controller oversight

General Support

Maintain organized digital financial files

Support audit and grant documentation requests as directed

Flag inconsistencies or missing information for Controller review

Other transactional or administrative finance tasks as assigned

Adhere to established internal controls and financial procedures

Qualifications

2+ years of bookkeeping or transactional accounting experience

Strong attention to detail and documentation

Ability to follow established processes and internal controls

1+ year experience with QuickBooks

Preferred experience

Nonprofit accounting experience

Familiarity with grant-funded organizations

Experience working with established accounting controls

Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field or equivalent experience

Core Competencies

Accuracy and consistency

Strong organizational skills

Ability to meet deadlines

Clear communication

Comfort working with defined processes

Position Information:

Part-time, 16 to 22 hours per week

$20 an hour

Hybrid with work from home flexibility. After initial training, it is expected to be at the office for a minimum 1 or 2 days/week

While this position description describes the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position, it is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. All positions at SEEDS may require duties outside of normal responsibilities, as needed.

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At SEEDS we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

The vibrant staff of SEEDS Ecology & Education Centers provide the energy that drives our mission to implement local solutions to global issues at the intersection of ecology, education, and design! Our team members make a difference every day, whether it is teaching a classroom of elementary students about recycling, supporting local farmers markets, leading a crew of local youth to build a boardwalk, or quantifying data to enable a city to reach resiliency goals.

SEEDS Ecology & Education Centers is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, disability, familial status, or marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.