Summary:

Food Matters Manitoba is seeking a part-time Bookkeeper, 6 month term position with opportunity for ongoing contract, 8 hours per week November to December and 16 to 24 hours per week January to April 2011, starting at $16 per hour. The Bookkeeper will assist the Executive Director with the financial activities of the organization.

Food Matters Manitoba is a registered charity that engages Manitobans towards healthy, sustainable, and fair food for all. For more information please visit www.foodmattersmanitoba.ca.
 

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the executive director, the successful applicant will work with the project staff and board volunteers to:

• Process cheques, deposits, credit card payments, bills and invoices
• Data entry of all accounts receivables and account payables
• Payroll and related activities
• Maintain petty cash and floats for events
• Maintain appropriate files, records, and statistical data
• Work with auditor to complete audited financials and charitable income tax
• Provide project and financials reports to the Executive Director, Board, and Funders as required
• Maintain and create project budgets
• Attend board meetings and take meeting minutes
• Assist with other projects and tasks when required

Qualifications:

The successful applicant will be/have:

• Previous bookkeeping experience
• Highly organized with proven attention to detail
• Self motivated and a team player
• Able to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment
• Able to work flexible hours
• Able to exercise independent judgment but work well as part of a team
• Knowledge of and experience working with Simply Accounting
• High level of computer and internet knowledge especially Word, Excel, and Access
• Knowledge of charitable guidelines and requirements is an asset
• An interest in food security and community development is an asset

Application Process:

Those interested in applying for this position are invited to forward their resumes by 9 am October 15th 2010. Interviews will take place October 27th to 29th, 2010 with training and orientation to commence the week of November 1st.

Email: info@foodmattersmanitoba.ca

Fax: 943-0823
Subject Line: Bookkeeper

Mail:
Food Matters Manitoba,
640 Broadway
Winnipeg, MB. R3C 0X3

Thank you for your interest in the position. Unfortunately only candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.