Careers

Bookkeeper (Part-Time)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Live4Lali is seeking a part-time bookkeeper.  This is a part-time position with estimated hours to be 8-16 hours per week.This position may eventually grow into a larger financial-type position, based on Live4Lali’s growth and organizational needs:

• Daily use of QuickBooks-Online
• Reconcile all monthly reporting in a timely manner
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations
• Calculate staff salaries and process payroll
• Record A/R and work with managers to review fee for service invoice and grant reimbursements
• With accurate bookkeeping, help to generate grant vouchers with grant(s) manager(s)
• Monitor A/R and report on aging appropriately
• Record all invoices for fee-for-service or grant
• Process all travel expense and mileage reimbursements for staff
• Record A/P and pay bills
• Classify, record, allocate all transactions to appropriate programs
• Record donations made via online social media tools and reconcile all donations
• Collect W9s, issue 1099s, prepare 1096
• Ensures all records and supporting documentation are available and filed for required audits
• Take all accounting & bookkeeping efforts from various staff members and put controls in place to ensure accurate financial reports
• Work under organization leadership and be able to query and generate financial reports in times of budgeting, monthly close, or other

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be well-versed with QuickBooks-Online
• Capable of taking the lead, working independently, and does not expect to be “trained”
• Capable of suggesting and implementing procedural improvements for internal controls
• Must be able to work with a staff that may not have financial acumen
• Solid understanding that transactions, supporting back-up, and controls ultimately lead to a successful audit
• Must be well-versed with QB-Online version
• Degree in accounting preferred; knowledgeable with GAAP; CPA preferred
• Solid bookkeeping experience
• Understanding of payroll, deductions, setting up employees in third-party payroll portal
• Solid understanding of nonprofit organizations, including fundraising

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants should provide two references, a resume, and a cover letter. To apply, click here.

Communications Intern

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Communications Intern will work as part of a Communications team that uses the web, email, social media and traditional media outlets to promote the organization’s advocacy and thought leadership, extend its reach and cultivate supporters, build awareness of its programs and services, and complement ongoing fundraising activities. Specifically, we are looking for someone with experience creating social media graphics and content who can help execute and analyze campaigns, and adhere to the following responsibilities:

• Working collaboratively with the Communications team
• Creating infographics and other visual content
• Creating print marketing materials
• Managing Live4Lali’s social media channels
• Create original content for digital and print marketing campaigns with a point of view on substance use disorder, overdose, and harm reduction strategies
• Generate press releases for ad hoc events and news
• Spot trends in the news and/or popular buzz and turn them into successful content pieces
• Interview, write and tell the stories of the real people behind and benefitting from Live4Lali, with a keen eye on how to empower others along the way, and develop strategies on how these stories can be distributed—video, podcast, or written form
• Other tasks as required

QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program or recent university graduate
• Excellent writing, editing, research, and analytics skills
• Previous experience with content writing through various multimedia platforms
• Strong handle on current news and trends, and ability to evolve them into relevant content for Live4Lali
• Familiarity and experience with graphic design principles and tools, including Photoshop and Canva
• Demonstrated interest in social justice and public health issues
• Previous experience with social media management and multimedia creation
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and creative
• A passion for Live4Lali’s mission
• An engaging and approachable demeanor
• Proficiency with Associated Press style
• Demonstrated interest in social justice and public health issues
• Able to work both independently and as a team member

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants should email a (1) resume, and (2) two references to Chelsea Laliberte at [email protected]. Please use the subject line “Communications Intern.” Only electronic submissions will be accepted.
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