Finance Manager (Part-Time)
Who We Are
As seen in The Washington Post, Grassroots Comedy (GC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that is passionate about two things: comedy and making the world a better place. We do this by producing regular (mostly monthly, but sometimes bi-weekly) cause-tailored comedy shows to engage audiences with progressive, mission-driven organizations, as well as workshops that train people how to create and scale comedy for real social impact. Our mission is to make humans laugh while improving humanity.
Who You Are
GC seeks Finance Coordinator to ensure we maintain accurate financial records and a clear understanding of our assets, liabilities, expenses, and revenue. The person in this role will help strengthen our financial systems, policies, and reporting processes while supporting the overall financial health of the organization.
The ideal candidate is a finance, bookkeeping, or accounting professional looking for a long-term part-time role with flexibility and meaningful impact. We are looking for someone excited about the opportunity to integrate into a quickly growing organization and play a major role in its financial health and sustainability.
We envision this role focusing heavily on bookkeeping during the first several months (approximately a 70/30 bookkeeping-to-accounting split), then gradually transitioning toward broader accounting and financial responsibilities over time (closer to a 50/50 split).
Job Summary
This position reports to the Executive Director and will support most of Grassroots Comedy’s day-to-day financial operations. Responsibilities include general ledger maintenance, month-end close activities, financial reporting, account reconciliations, budgeting support, grant-related financial tracking, and other accounting projects such as annual tax filing support as needed.
In addition, this role will oversee operational finance tasks such as invoicing, payment processing, expense tracking, and contractor/vendor payments. This is currently a fully remote role and is expected to continue indefinitely.
Responsibilities
- Conduct reconciliations of all financial accounts on a weekly and monthly basis, as appropriate
- Maintain and balance the general ledger in an accurate, complete, and up-to-date manner
- Record and verify financial transactions in a timely manner to ensure GC’s books remain accurate and up to date
- Manage accounts payable, including reviewing, coding, recording, and processing payments
- Manage accounts receivable, including invoicing, deposits, and collections
- Process, track, and record invoices and payments for performers, venues, contractors, partners, and other expenses
- Prepare monthly financial reports and perform financial analysis as needed
- Interpret and apply accounting policies, rules, and regulations to ensure compliance with applicable standards
- Update and maintain GC’s annual budget
- Prepare Profit & Loss statements and other financial reports
- Support budgeting, reporting, and compliance related to grants and restricted funding
- Identify opportunities to improve financial systems and workflows
- Track grant allocations and ensure that funds are assigned to proper line items
Requirements and Qualifications
- 2-4 years of relevant experience in bookkeeping, accounting, or finance
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred but not required; equivalent professional experience will also be considered
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and GAAP
- Proficiency in QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel (or equivalent spreadsheet tools)
- Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger management
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- High degree of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and manage deadlines with limited oversight
- Experience with nonprofit accounting and/or grant management is a strong plus
- CPA or bookkeeping certification is a major plus
- Candidates living in the Washington, DC area are preferred
Perks
- Gain valuable experience while supporting meaningful causes
- Become part of a rapidly growing nonprofit and contribute to its strategic direction during a pivotal stage
- Free admission to all Grassroots Comedy events
- Learn about the intersection of stand-up comedy and advocacy and connect with some of the best comedians in the local scene
- Build relationships with nonprofit leaders, advocates, and community partners
- Work with a fun, mission-driven team that believes laughter can create real change
Compensation
Starting at $25/hour for up to 20 hours per month, with opportunity for compensation growth as organizational revenue and funding increase.
We recognize that this starting rate may be below market for some candidates given the scope of the role, and are especially interested in candidates excited to grow with a mission-driven organization during a pivotal stage.
Monthly hours may vary depending on organizational needs.
Job Types: Contract, Part-time
Pay: $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: Remote
