NSNDP

November 16th, 2017

Job Opportunity: Part-Time Bookkeeper

Temporary - 24 hours per week

The Nova Scotia New Democratic Party is hiring a temporary part time bookkeeper for our Halifax office.

This highly organized individual must possess the ability to communicate effectively and have excellent interepersonal skills.

This position requires an individual who is able to manage multiple processes with tight deadlines with attention to details.

The successful candidate must be thoroughly familiar with and competent in the use of Simply Accounting and Raiser’s Edge.

Responsibilities:

  • Accounting and bookkeeping –responsible for accounts receivable and payable, monthly reconciliation of accounts, the processing and deposit of contributions received by credit card, cash, cheque and online.
  • Communications – answering telephone and email, interacting with Party members and the public as required.
  • Database management- maintaining the membership data base, generating lists as required, processing membership applications and tax receipts.

The current wage, as negotiated in the collective agreement with Unifor Local 1015 is $ 25.96 per hour. The start date would be December 4, 2017.

The Nova Scotia NDP practices employment equity. Women, African Nova Scotian persons, Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender persons are encouraged to apply for this position. If you are a member of an equity seeking group, you may choose to identify as such in your cover letter.

All applicants must clearly state their database management experience, particularly with Simply Accounting and Raiser’s Edge.

Please submit applications marked “confidential” including resume and references to:

Bill Matheson, President, Nova Scotia NDP at provsec@nsndp.ca. The deadline for applications is November 22, 2017.