Position: Office Assistant/Bookkeeper

# Of Positions: One (1) position

Term: Full time

Start Date: July 5, 2021

Workplace: The Akwesasne Freedom School

Deadline for application: June 25, 2021

Must submit a resume and application to the Akwesasne Freedom School office, 31 Indian Village Road, Akwesasne, NY.

For more information please call (518) 358-2073 between 8:30am – 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday or email [email protected]

Qualifications

Ability to understand and/or speak Kanien’keha.

2-4 years’ experience in an accounting and/or finance field

Ability to work with QuickBooks and Microsoft Office

Ability to communicate and maintain good working relations with staff, parents, and students.

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Must possess a valid drivers’ license and have reliable transportation.

Criminal reference check is mandatory for this position

Responsibilities include but not limited to the following:

Financial:

Payroll every 2 weeks for all staff

Manage accounts receivable and payable

Quarterly expense reports for all funding sources

Managing new accounts as the need arises.

Attend quarterly budget committee meetings.

Office Assistant:

Answering phone

Order supplies as needed.

Filing statements, bills, timesheets, etc.

Keeping files organized and up to date.

Overall:

Following a reliable and consistent schedule

Be organized, tidy and efficient

Be informed of school events, meeting and fundraisers

Greeting repair, maintenance and/or delivery people as needed

Training will be provided by Office Manager upon hiring