Bookkeeping Intern

Title: Bookkeeping Intern

Reports to: Director of Finance

Pay: $20/hour, approximately 13-15 hours per week

Anticipated Internship Time Frame: Position opened until filled with an expected start date of July 8th. Ends December 31, 2024.

FLSA Status: Part-time, Non-Exempt

About the Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented and dynamic individual to join our team as a Bookkeeping Intern. This position will work closely with the Director of Finance to learn all aspects of accounting for a nonprofit organization and provide key support to the Director of Finance with the day-to-day accounting tasks and projects.

This position is open to current students or recent graduates of high school, college, or a training program looking to start their career in Galveston or Galveston County.

This is not a remote position. The majority of the internship will be spent at the GOFM office (306 Kempner #200, Galveston, Texas 77550) in order to work directly with the Director of Finance.

There may be occasionally training and/or GOFM events where participation will be expected.

How to Apply:

Apply by (1) completing the job application & (2) sending your resume to accounting@gofarmersmarket.com

Apply Here

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Work with the Director of Finance to learn all aspects of accounting for a non-profit organization. Tasks will include, but not be limited to:

Categorize transactions within Quickbooks Online
Prepare deposits
Accounts Payable
Accounts Receivable
Process payroll
Reconcile bank/credit card statements
Maintain the donorCRM
Prepare, maintain, and track budgets
Prepare month end reports for Leadership and the Board of Directors
Prepare interim and final grant reports

During the course of the internship, work with the Director of Finance to develop, work on, and present an accounting-related project
Become an ambassador for GOFM and engage with the community at various outreach events throughout internship
Provide additional administrative support as needed

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have experience in working in the accounting field; a degree is not a requirement

Strong interest in working with non-profit organizations
Passion for addressing food insecurity and strengthening our community’s connection with food
Interest in local foods, education, and nutrition
Must have reliable transportation & ways of communication
Attention to detail
Accountability, reliability, and adaptability
Strong communication skills

Ability to work independently
Experience with QuickBooks Online a plus
Experience with Google Suite – using Gmail, Google Docs, Google Sheets, etc, a plus