Bookkeeper, HONK

Housing Opportunities of Northern Kentucky (HONK) is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented professional with at least two years of bookkeeping experience.  Your skills and experience will be appreciated and put to good use in a faith-based non-profit that helps low-income households realize their dream of owning a home.  Join our stable organization with over 30 years of experience creating affordable homeownership opportunities in Northern Kentucky!

Position:  Bookkeeper

Organization:  Housing Opportunities of Northern Kentucky (HONK)

Type:  Part-time (20 hours/week)

Location:  Covington, Kentucky

Reports to:  Executive Director

Payroll type:  Part-time, Hourly

Days/Hours of Work:  Work is in-person, approx. 20 hours/week.  Can be flexible with schedule but would need to occur during normal business hours (between 8am - 5pm, Mon - Fri).  Hybrid/remote options considered after 6 months.

Desired timing of hire:  Immediate

Location:  502 Fry Street, Covington, KY 41011

About Housing Opportunities of Northern Kentucky (HONK):  HONK is a faith-based, non-profit organization with over 30 years of success in guiding families and individuals on the path to homeownership.  Our opportunities are created by rehabbing homes and building homes using volunteer labor and donations to keep our homes affordable.  Many of the households we serve are not only first-time homeowners, but the first generation in their family to own a home. 

We help prepare each household for homeownership using a supportive lease-to-own program.  Our clients live in their HONK home, typically for 12-18 months, before buying it.  During this time, we work with them to improve credit, reduce debt, develop savings, and otherwise prepare for the physical and financial realities of becoming a homeowner.  This preparation has brought tremendous long-term success to our homeowners over the years.  With broad support from our NKY communities, HONK has now helped 111 NKY households to achieve homeownership.

 Detail:  The Bookkeeper works with and reports to the Executive Director in the accurate and efficient maintenance of all financial record keeping.  Duties include, but are not limited to the following: 

• Maintain general ledger detail using QuickBooks online
• Maintain accounts payable & accounts receivable
• Submit payroll to a 3rd party
• Maintain compliance with government reporting
• Oversee tax filings
• Prepare financial reports for Board of Directors, Finance Committee, and funders
• Summarize financials to assist Treasurer with their reporting duties
• Report on status of project budgets
• Prepare reimbursement requests for funders as needed
• Assist with preparation of the annual budget
• Prepare for annual financial audit and IRS990 tax filing
• Prepare & send 1099s to contractors
• Prepare & send IRS1096 to one mortgage holder & otherwise maintain mortgage holder escrow account
• Track equity earned by lease-to-own clients
• Maintain monthly rent sheets & mowing list
• Keep rental licenses up-to-to date
• Prepare for two annual insurance audits
• Maintain worker’s comp coverage through monthly reporting & timely payment
• Document evidence of subcontractor compliance with insurance, worker’s comp, and related requirements
• Maintain cost spreadsheet for property & liability insurance, and otherwise assist with keeping property & liability insurance up-to-date as properties are bought and sold
• Assist with management of employee benefit program including Simple IRA Retirement Plan, Section 125 Plan & PTO
• Assist with employee documentation needed to comply with Vehicle Maintenance Policy
• Perform additional tasks as needed to assist HONK in its mission, while exercising the highest moral and ethical practices as a representative of HONK and its faith-based foundation

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Strong organizational & record keeping skills
• Understanding of accounting principles
• QuickBooks proficiency

Organizational Responsibilities

• To support HONK objectives, principles, and values
• To interact effectively with HONK staff and volunteers
• To adhere to HONK policies and procedures
• To act in a professional manner
• To suggest constructive ways to improve organizational success

Compensation:  $20-$25/hour commensurate with experience 

Benefits: 

• Some Paid Holidays
• Personal Time Off
• Eligible for Simple IRA Retirement Plan after 1 year

Submit resume with a cover letter for consideration by October 28, 2024 to David Hastings at Housing Opportunities of Northern Kentucky (HONK), 502 Fry Street, Covington 41011 or via e-mail to dhastings@honkhomes.org 

HONK is an inclusive work environment and an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified candidates will be considered equally.