Job Details

Position Overview

Company: SENT

Position: Bookkeeper Assistant

Job Classification: Non-exempt (hourly), Part-time

Pay Range: $20-$23/Hour

Hours: 15-20 hours/week (The schedule is flexible, with some required coordination during standard business hours.)

Reporting Relationship: Finance Coordinator

Location: Onsite, Hi-Crest area

SENTs Mission

Intentionally walking beside neighbors through loving relationships and strategic development to accomplish the holistic transformation of neighborhoods in Shawnee County.

SENTs Vision

Wholistic transformation of neighborhoods in Shawnee County, with an emphasis in Hi-Crest.

SENTs Core Values

Relocation, Redistribution, Reconciliation, Wholistic Approach, Empowerment, Listening to the Community, and Leadership Development.

Position Mission

The Part-Time Bookkeeper supports SENTs mission by ensuring financial stewardship through accurate bookkeeping, timely reporting, and strong internal controls, allowing programs and staff to focus on serving neighbors and advancing community impact.

Essential Functions

Bookkeeping & Finance Responsibilities

• Support the Finance Coordinator with basic bookkeeping and administrative finance tasks.
• Assist with data entry into accounting systems (e.g., QuickBooks), including expenses, invoices, and deposits.
• Help organize receipts, documentation, and supporting materials for reconciliations and reports.
• Assist with tracking program expenses, simple spreadsheets, and internal records.
• Support the preparation of routine financial reports as requested.
• Maintain confidentiality and accuracy in all financial records and communications.
• Other related duties as assigned

Performance Measurements and Accountability

Success in this role will be evaluated based on:

• Accurate and timely completion of bookkeeping tasks and reconciliations
• Reliable monthly and quarterly financial reporting
• Compliance with financial policies, grant requirements, and audit standards
• Maintenance of organized, audit-ready financial records
• Professional communication and collaboration with staff and partners

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or coursework in accounting or finance preferred
• 2+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience, preferably in a nonprofit setting
• Proficiency in accounting software (QuickBooks preferred)
• Strong spreadsheet skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Clear written and verbal communication skills

Physical Demands

• Primary duties are performed in an office environment
• Ability to sit and work on a computer for several hours at a time
• Ability to communicate effectively by speaking and listening
• Ability to concentrate on detailed information and manage multiple tasks
• Occasional light lifting (up to 15 pounds), such as files, materials, or equipment
• Frequent use of hands to type, handle papers, and operate standard office equipment
• Vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to read from screens and printed materials

Work Environment

• Office environment: majority of time spent in a pleasant, indoor environment with good lighting and temperature control.
• This is a non-smoking work environment, including all premises and other such areas
• Travel may be required, along with that entails standard travel risks

Additional Duties

Additional duties and responsibilities may be added to this job description at any time. The job description does not state or imply that these are the only activities to be performed by the employee(s) holding this position. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related responsibilities as requested by their supervisor.