last updated 7/15/08
Finance and Benefits Administrator
Temporary / part-time position
Detailed job responsibilities
July 2008
The Finance and Benefits Administrator position is a temporary part-time position to cover the maternity leave for the Administrative Director. This position will be between 15 and 20 hours per week (there is flexibility around scheduling these hours but they will be between 9-5, Monday – Friday) beginning in mid-August and ending in mid-January of 2009 (5 months). The position will be paid at an hourly rate commensurate with the candidates experience and is not eligible for benefits.
The current Director of Administration will train this person for approximately one month prior to her leave (mid September) and they will overlap at the end of her leave to catch up on the work that has been done. It is essential that this person be committed to the full 5 months with the knowledge that this is a temporary position.
Position Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher.
- Minimum of three years of experience with non-profit finance and benefits
- Ability to pay attention to many details while working on multiple projects
- Reliable and dependable with excellent follow through on tasks
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Highly organized and able to maintain strict confidentiality
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and QuickBooks.
The Finance and Benefits Administrator is primarily responsible for the following:
- Coding and paying invoices and bills
- Update and maintain complex million dollar budget income and expense for multiple program areas
- Weekly meeting with outside bookkeeper to process payroll, bills and deposits in QuickBooks
- Preparation of grant financials and reporting
- Benefits administration
- Monthly allocations and reporting of income and expenses
How to Apply:
Please send your resume and cover letter to:
Lila Mereschuk
Director of Administration
The Center for Contemplative Mind in Society
199 Main Street, Suite 3
Northampton, MA 01060
Lila@contemplativemind.org
Fax: (413) 582-1330
Please, NO PHONE CALLS.
The application deadline is July 31st.
The Center for Contemplative Mind in Society strongly supports workplace diversity. Candidates of all races, genders, ages, or sexual orientations are strongly encouraged to apply.