Bookkeeper (Part-Time) – Sistrum Chorus
Job Overview
Sistrum Chorus is seeking a detail-oriented part-time Bookkeeper to manage monthly financial operations and reporting for our nonprofit treble chorus.
If you enjoy working with numbers, appreciate clear systems, and want your work to support something meaningful, we’d love to hear from you.
Position Overview
This is a part-time, ongoing role responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing monthly reports, and supporting annual financial and tax processes. The Bookkeeper works closely with the Treasurer, Finance Committee, and Board of Directors.
Key Responsibilities
Monthly
- Receive and organize deposit details (date, totals, revenue categories such as fees and pledges)
- Collect and review check copies and supporting vouchers
- Download account statements (MSU account, PayPal, GiveButter, Edward Jones)
- Record all financial activity in QuickBooks using journal entries
Prepare and share monthly financial reports, including:
- Statement of Financial Position
- Statement of Activity (current month and year-to-date, with budget comparison)
- Statement of Activity by Fund (class)
- Statement of Activity with prior year comparison
- Upload reports and supporting documentation to Google Drive for Board access
- Scan and archive check and voucher documentation
Annually
- Collect W-9 forms from vendors who paid $600 or more
- Prepare and file 1099 forms by January 31
- File Michigan Sales, Use, and Withholding Tax Return by February 28 (includes calculating sales tax for chorus events)
- Coordinate with CPA for annual 990 filing (due May 1)
- Support the Finance Committee and Board in preparing the annual budget
Qualifications
- Experience with bookkeeping and financial reporting (organizational / nonprofit experience a plus)
- Proficiency in QuickBooks
- Strong attention to detail and organization
- Ability to manage recurring monthly tasks and deadlines independently
- Comfortable working with Google Drive and digital file organization
- Clear communication and willingness to collaborate with a volunteer-led team
Time Commitment & Compensation
- Estimated hours: ~5–10 hours per month (varies seasonally)
- Additional time required during annual reporting periods (January–May)
- Compensation: $25/hour
About Sistrum
Sistrum Chorus is a not-for-profit treble chorus based in the Lansing area, dedicated to inclusivity, social justice, and feminist values since 1986.
We welcome individuals from all walks of life, including lesbian, bisexual, heterosexual, queer, and transgender singers, as well as non-binary people, and strive to create a space where everyone belongs.
Through an inclusive repertoire and a commitment to artistic excellence, we aim to entertain, empower, educate, and inspire both our members and our audience.
How to Apply
Please send a brief introduction, relevant experience, and any questions to [email protected].
Pay: $25.00 per hour
Work Location: Hybrid remote in East Lansing, MI 48826
