LiKEN Knowledge seeks Bookkeeper

Posted: May 23, 2025

Rolling: First review of materials, June 6, with goal start date, July 7

Come join the team at LiKEN! Livelihoods Knowledge Exchange Network, Inc. (LiKEN) is a non-profit organization that works to build a more just and equitable world by supporting the work of at-risk and overburdened communities. We are seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join our team.

The Bookkeeper is responsible for the day-to-day financial operations of LiKEN, including bookkeeping, budgeting, and financial reporting. The Bookkeeper will work closely with the Executive Director, the Assistant Director, and other LiKEN staff to ensure that LiKEN's finances are accurate, efficient, and compliant with all applicable laws and regulations. This person will assist with bookkeeping for LiKEN’s fiscal sponsorees and core nonprofit partners.

Position Duties:

• General Ledger & Budget Management

  • Coding and tracking day-to-day transactions

  • Managing overall budget & cash flow

  • Assist with annual budget and forecasting

• Accounts Payable

  • Tracking and paying bills

  • Tracking and paying employee reimbursements

  • Submitting payroll and paying Employees

  • Tracking invoices or timelogs and paying contractors

• Accounts Receivable

  • Drafting invoices for Budget lead review and Logging pledges

  • Tracking transactions to ensure they are classed / coded correctly

  • Identifying missing or misclassified transactions in monthly review process

  • Logging invoices properly in Quickbooks or Grant Management Portfolio

• Managing payments between Fiscal Sponsorees, Vendors, and Subawardees

  • Tracking incoming and outgoing transactions

  • Maintaining vendor lists

  • Collecting W9s and issuing 1099s as required

• Other overall responsibilities

  • Comply with all applicable laws and regulations

  • Research or advise on best practices and platforms to meet LiKEN’s bookkeeping and accounting needs

  • Assist outside accountant(s) or controllers with LiKEN’s tax preparation or other required reporting

  • Perform other duties as assigned

Candidate Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field or 10 years of work experience without a degree

• Strong accounting and bookkeeping skills

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

• Ability to meet deadlines

• Computer literacy, and knowledge of Google, Microsoft suite, and related software.

Qualifications which are a plus:

• 3+ years of experience in a financial role

• Experience with nonprofit organizations

• Experience with government grants

• Experience with financial software

• Experience with human resources or payroll

Compensation: Pay will be commensurate with the experience, skills, and qualifications that the candidate brings to the position in the range of $50,000-65,000.

Employee Benefits:

• Generous paid time off (2 weeks vacation, 5 days sick leave, 5 days personal leave) plus ability to use Flex Time (while meeting required hours worked)

• Competitive benefits package (retirement plan with 3% employer match, and 50% of employee health insurance coverage paid by employer, plus optional elections (vision, dental, or life insurance and short/long-term disability)

• Opportunity to work with a dedicated and passionate team

• Chance to make a difference in the lives of others

• Work in a supportive and inclusive environment

This is a full time, salaried position (at least 30 hours per week) with competitive benefits. We will consider applicants who live anywhere in the United States, but our main offices are located in Richmond, Kentucky and Franklin, West Virginia. Most of the work will be conducted remotely but it is desirable if the person could be available to travel for occasional in-person meetings in the region.

Application must include: cover letter, resume, and contact information for 3 professional references.  All documents should be in either Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) or Adobe Acrobat (.pdf).

Direct questions about the program to Executive Director, Betsy Taylor, director@likenknowledge.org  and please copy her on all correspondence.

Send application materials to: Assistant Director, Rosie Lynch, jobs@likenknowledge.org  and copy Betsy Taylor, director@likenknowledge.org.

LiKEN Knowledge is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.