Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper

Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper The Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center, a 40+ year old not-for-profit arts organization, located at 9 and 12 Vassar Street in Poughkeepsie, NY is seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper. Candidates should have an excellent phone manner, be customer service oriented and able to problem solve independently. The position requires flexibility, organizational skills and teamwork. Candidates should be able to quickly familiarize themselves with the mission and goals of CHAC and be confident in articulating it. Advanced knowledge of bookkeeping procedures and accounting protocol is necessary, as well as advanced training in the method of Quickbooks/ Quickbooks Not for Profit and Bonterra (Network for Good).Administrative Assistant Duties include but are not limited to: Reception/phone/message recording & follow-upLiaison with tenants & renters when needed Payment Collection and Receipt Notation of Office and Venue Space Rentals Data entry for mailing lists, donor lists, etc. Special Event/Box office set up & break-down Attend meetings or events Scheduling of studio, reception or parlor use Assist gallery installations General office work, filing, copying, mailing, etc. Fill in for Director during vacations or planned absence for meetings, etc. Be responsible for the occasional opening & lock-up of #9 & #12 buildings Bookkeeping responsibilities include: Data entry/paper records/back upCash reconciliation & deposits Accounts receivable Accounts payable PayrollGeneration of reports (weekly & monthly) Required quarterly Tax reports Liaison with CPA Accounting firm engaged for year-end filing

Expected hours: 15.0 per week