The Alaska Jewish Campus is seeking an organized, detail-oriented professional to join our team in a unique dual-role position combining bookkeeping and administrative support. This full-time position is designed for someone who enjoys both numbers and organization, providing approximately half of each workday supporting the organization's financial operations and the other half assisting with administrative and project coordination. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, values meaningful work, and wants to play an important role in helping a growing nonprofit operate efficiently.
Position Overview This position is intentionally divided into two primary areas of responsibility:
- Approximately 20 hours per week: Bookkeeping and financial administration
- Approximately 20 hours per week: Administrative Assistant
The ideal candidate is dependable, proactive, organized, and comfortable moving between detailed financial work and fast-paced administrative responsibilities. Bookkeeping Responsibilities (Approximately 50%) Manage the organization's day-to-day bookkeeping functions using QuickBooks Desktop, including:
- Record and categorize financial transactions
- Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable
- Prepare bank and credit card reconciliations
- Process payroll accurately and on schedule
- Maintain employee payroll records
- Prepare financial reports for leadership
- Assist with monthly and year-end financial closing
- Maintain organized financial records and supporting documentation
- Work with our CPA during tax preparation and annual reporting
- Ensure accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with financial procedures
Administrative Assistant Responsibilities (Approximately 50%) Provide direct support by:
- Managing calendars, scheduling, and email correspondence
- Drafting, editing, and proofreading emails, letters, and other communications
- Preparing meeting materials and agendas
- Coordinating follow-up items and keeping projects moving forward
- Assisting with presentations, research, and organizational initiatives
- Supporting marketing and outreach materials (Canva experience preferred)
- Coordinating meetings, events, and logistics
- Running occasional local errands and providing general administrative support
- Helping prioritize tasks and keeping leadership organized
Qualifications Required
- Previous bookkeeping experience
- Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks Desktop
- Experience processing payroll
- Experience with accounts payable and accounts receivable
- Experience reconciling bank and credit card accounts
- Strong understanding of basic bookkeeping principles
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality with financial and organizational information
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office
- Ability to type at least 40-50 WPM
Preferred
- Experience working for a nonprofit organization
- Experience with Canva or similar design software
- Administrative Assistant experience
- Experience coordinating projects or events
Who You Are
- Highly organized and dependable
- Comfortable balancing financial accuracy with administrative support
- A proactive problem-solver who takes initiative
- Professional, trustworthy, and discreet
- Friendly and comfortable working with leadership, staff, donors, and community members
Position Details Location: Anchorage, Alaska (In Person)
Schedule: Full-Time (Approximately 40 hours per week)A typical schedule may include:
- Morning: Bookkeeping and payroll responsibilities
- Afternoon: Administrative Assistant support and administrative coordination
Compensation: $25–$28 per hour, depending on experience
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Health Insurance
Why Join Alaska Jewish Campus?
The Alaska Jewish Campus is a growing nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening our community through education, culture, and outreach. In this role, you will become an integral member of a collaborative team, helping support both the financial health and daily operations of an organization making a meaningful impact throughout Alaska.If you enjoy bringing order to complexity, appreciate meaningful work, and are looking for a position that combines financial responsibility with administrative support, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
