Finance and Development Specialist
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Donation Processing Support
Job Type: Full Time
Position
Finance and Development Specialist
Type
Full-time
Organization
Cooperative for Education
Location
Cincinnati, OH
Date Submitted
2023-02-06
Job Summary
We are looking for a Finance and Development Specialist who is motivated, well-organized, and detail-oriented. This position is responsible for assisting the CFO with bookkeeping responsibilities and supporting donation processing.
Job Description
Are you a detail-oriented individual looking to make an impact on the world through your career? Are
you comfortable working with numbers and do you enjoy learning new ways to work with them? If
you’re reading this, nodding, and saying, “That’s me!” we'd love to talk with you!
you comfortable working with numbers and do you enjoy learning new ways to work with them? If
you’re reading this, nodding, and saying, “That’s me!” we'd love to talk with you!
Cooperative for Education (CoEd) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty
in Guatemala through education. CoEd accomplishes this mission by helping kids learn to read, graduate,
and thrive throughout their lives. By providing sustainable education tools (like books and computers),
teacher training, and scholarships, CoEd strives to address the root causes of poverty in Guatemala,
rather than merely treating its symptoms.
in Guatemala through education. CoEd accomplishes this mission by helping kids learn to read, graduate,
and thrive throughout their lives. By providing sustainable education tools (like books and computers),
teacher training, and scholarships, CoEd strives to address the root causes of poverty in Guatemala,
rather than merely treating its symptoms.
We are looking for a Finance and Development Specialist who is motivated, well-organized, and detail-oriented. This position is responsible for:
Bookkeeping Assistant to the CFO
• Assists CFO with finance and accounting related tasks including assisting with bank
reconciliation, expense reporting, payroll, and other duties as assigned.
reconciliation, expense reporting, payroll, and other duties as assigned.
• Acts as liaison with benefits vendors and maintains benefits records.
• Coordinates with vendors to manage additions and changes to employee benefits plans,
including new employee set up.
including new employee set up.
Donation Processing Support
• Processes received donations, wire transfers and checks on a weekly basis, entering information
into Salesforce.
into Salesforce.
• Maintains donor and account data integrity.
• Communicates with donors regarding their donation including thank yous, receipts and
messages about failed gifts.
messages about failed gifts.
Our IDEAL candidate will possess the following characteristics:
You’re filled with gratitude.
You love showing others the appreciation they deserve and recognize that thoughtfulness is key when
communicating with donors.
communicating with donors.
You value attention to detail.
You care about the little things, and carry out your work with thought and integrity. Youre even
watching for typos, and this sentence made your eye twitch.
watching for typos, and this sentence made your eye twitch.
You’re passionate about empowering students.
You recognize the importance of education, and long to make a difference by connecting promising
students with supporters who can help them surmount the barriers to their success.
students with supporters who can help them surmount the barriers to their success.
Skills/Experience Required:
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred. Please include your area of study on
your resume.
• 1-2 years of work experience in donation processing or bookkeeping is strongly preferred.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
• High level of critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interact and work effectively with colleagues and donors.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office with excellent Excel skills. Database experience and/or tech
savviness preferred. Experience with Salesforce and/or QuickBooks a plus.
• Spanish speaking ability is a plus.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred. Please include your area of study on
your resume.
• 1-2 years of work experience in donation processing or bookkeeping is strongly preferred.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
• High level of critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interact and work effectively with colleagues and donors.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office with excellent Excel skills. Database experience and/or tech
savviness preferred. Experience with Salesforce and/or QuickBooks a plus.
• Spanish speaking ability is a plus.
Compensation: $38,000 - $40,000 annual salary
Job Type: Full Time
Benefits:
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Employer HSA contribution
• 401(k) plan
• Flex time
• 4 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) and 10 observed paid holidays
• Potential for paid travel to Guatemala with option of additional 1 week PTO for Spanish study
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Employer HSA contribution
• 401(k) plan
• Flex time
• 4 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) and 10 observed paid holidays
• Potential for paid travel to Guatemala with option of additional 1 week PTO for Spanish study
This is a position based in our Cincinnati, Ohio office and starting in March or April 2023. This
office currently operates with a hybrid in-person and remote schedule. This role will be required to
come into the office at least one time per week.
office currently operates with a hybrid in-person and remote schedule. This role will be required to
come into the office at least one time per week.
How to Apply: Please apply through our website at coeduc.org/careers with resume and cover letter.
Applications submitted prior to February 19 will receive priority consideration. No phone calls, please.
Cooperative for Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate
on-the-basis of any status or condition protected by applicable federal or state laws.
Applications submitted prior to February 19 will receive priority consideration. No phone calls, please.
Cooperative for Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate
on-the-basis of any status or condition protected by applicable federal or state laws.
Email Address for Resume Submission
Link to Apply
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