Accountant - Volunteer

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Are you a skilled Accountant interested in making a major difference?

Join us and be a part of our growth!

Roots for Life is seeking a skilled volunteer with nonprofit financial and accounting experience. The ideal candidate believes in Roots for Life’s mission, is a dedicated team player, and welcomes the challenge to help shape a thriving organization from the ground up.

About the Organization

Roots for Life is a grassroots social movement dedicating its resources to educate and empower communities to thrive. Our approach to filling vital needs in the community is multi-faceted-(1) to connect individuals, currently in food insecure areas, to locally grown fruits and vegetables, (2) to educate on their nutritional value, and (3) to empower a healthy change into their lives. Roots for Life’s programs work in conjunction with a comprehensive educational component that is designed to deepen the connectivity by providing tips and techniques towards healthy living.

Expectations

You will work remotely and on your own schedule, though we require a minimum commitment of 10-15 hours a month. Our staff are full-time working volunteers, we communicate mostly through email. All staff are required to respond to emails on a daily basis. If you possess a high level of self-motivation, work well independently, strive for excellence, and can commit quality time per week on a regular basis to help achieve team goals, we’d like to hear from you.

We are seeking a volunteer Accountant to:

• Prepare the 990 financial statement
• Determine revenue calculations for in-kind donations
• Prepare and review quarterly financial reports for revenue and expenses
• Prepare annual and operating budgets (with Executive Directors and Budget Committee)
• Advise the Board of Directors and Executive Directors on nonprofit accounting best practices
• Oversee financial management and reporting
• Assist with financial audits

Qualifications & Time Commitment

• Knowledge of non-profit accounting and filing regulations
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills; customer service is a must
• Discrete, confidential, team player
• Computer literacy: Microsoft Office, Word and Excel, pivot tables a plus
• Able to meet strict deadlines and work with minimal supervision
• Active CPA licensure is preferred
• 10-15 hours per month, depending on organizational activities

Are you still interested? If so, please submit your resume and cover letter to info@roots-for-life.org