Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Open Position: Bookkeeper

Gampo Abbey is looking for a bookkeeper. This is a wonderful opportunity if you have a finance background and an interest in exploring life at Gampo Abbey, a Western Buddhist monastery in the Shambhala tradition in beautiful Cape Breton, Nova Scotia.

Reporting to the Director and under the guidance of the Chagdzo, the Bookkeeper facilitates the financial operations of the Abbey. We are looking for a two-year commitment.

The Abbey offers a rare opportunity to practice, study, and work with a strong community in a deeply contemplative environment. In additional to being a resident of the Abbey, you will receive a small stipend.

Duties
  • Process accounts receivable and accounts payable
  • Prepare daily petty cash balances and daily entries
  • Allocate incomes
  • Ensure the integrity of the system's data and reports
  • Prepare monthly and year-end financial statements
  • Provide copies of monthly statements to the Director, Chagdzo, and department heads
  • Complete month-end and quarterly reporting requirements
  • Prepare bank deposits and bank reconciliation
  • Complete monthly reconciliation of balance sheet accounts
  • Prepare payroll and remit payroll tax
  • Assist with programs and other tasks as assigned
  • Maintain and/or establish business relationships with outside vendors, bankers, etc.
  • Working with the Chagdzo and the Director, provide support for annual budget preparation and for preparation of quarterly financial reports
  • Prepare HST/GST claim forms and other government-related financial forms
  • Pay property tax
  • Supervise the Abbey's Finance Assistant, whose job is to process donations, file financial documents, and prepare donor letters
Qualifications
  • Experience performing the duties outlined above
  • Experience with non-profit organizations
  • Ability to work within a community
  • Experience working with QuickBooks is an asset
If this sounds like you, please consider joining us. If interested, please send a cover letter and resume to Barbara Badessi, Director of Gampo Abbey, at director@gampoabbey.org.

For more information about the Abbey, please visit www.gampoabbey.org.

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