Bookkeeper / Office Assistant
About North Country School & Camp Treetops
Located on the outskirts of Lake Placid, NY, Camp Treetops and North Country School sit on a 220-acre campus amid majestic mountain peaks in New York State’s Adirondack Park. Since 1921 and 1938 respectively, we have been nationally renowned for pioneering educational programs rooted in progressive practices and experiential learning. Both Camp and School guide children to engage the natural world, take on intellectual and physical challenges in a nurturing community, and cultivate independence and creativity.
Position Overview
North Country School and Camp Treetops seek a Part-Time Bookkeeper / Office Assistant to support the institution’s Business Office. In this role, you will support accounting functions including Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processing, creation and maintenance of employee files, and complete general office tasks such as filing, mail processing, etc.
What You Will Do
As an integral part of the Business Office team you will provide support to the Assistant Business Manager and the Chief Financial Officer / Business Manager. Each day will involve the completion of critical bookkeeping and organizational tasks to keep a busy office running smoothly.
How You Will Spend Your Time
Accounts Payable Processing (50% of time)
As a key team member of the the Business Office, you will:
- Establish new vendor records in the MultiLedger accounting system.
- Collect and process vendor invoices, including working with campus constituents to verify receipt of goods, obtain payment approval confirmation, and collect proper expense account coding.
- Prepare vendor invoice batches for review and approval by CFO.
- Enter invoices into the MultiLedger accounting system.
- Generate disbursement checks to match with vendor invoices, collect appropriate signatures on checks, and mail checks.
General Office Work (40% of time)
An important part of this position will include supporting the general office operations of the Business Office through tasks including:
- Creating new employee packets inclusive of hiring forms, benefit information, policies, etc.
- Following up on the receipt of these completed forms and preparing them for the Assistant Business Manager to establish new employee records in the PayChex system.
- Creating and maintaining new student files.
- Creating and maintaining vendor files.
- Supporting the Business Office staff as needed with tasks such as processing mail, taking phone calls, and running pre-formatted reports.
Accounts Receivable Processing (10% of time)
Accounts receivable processing will include:
- Sending banking information to families to facilitate payment.
- Processing bank deposits.
- Filing payment records in the appropriate customer file.
The Skills You Bring to Our Community
- Associate’s Degree or higher in accounting, finance or business preferred, or 3+ years of experience in the field with a demonstrated record of success
- Experience working with accounting software systems
- Strong customer service skills and a positive attitude
- Prior experience with maintaining employee records (review of payroll forms for completeness and accuracy) is a plus
- Ability to be a team player in a small office setting
- Previous work in nonprofits and past experience working with children a plus
The Values You Bring to Our Community
- Deep appreciation for community and working with others
- Curiosity and a desire to continuously learn
- Warmth, grace, kindness, and a willingness to step outside your comfort zone
- Independence and ability to be a self-starter
The Benefits of Working Here
In addition to a rate of between $20 – $25 per hour (dependent upon experience), you will enjoy:
- Flexible work schedule
- Farm-fresh meals daily
How to Apply
To apply, please send your resume with a cover letter and a link to a portfolio of your work to applicant@ncstreetops.org.
Our Mission and Values
North Country School and Camp Treetops strives to create a community that gives children the self-confidence, knowledge, skills, and values to lead satisfying and productive lives while contributing to their world.
We are a values-driven community and seek to have a positive impact the world around us by living out our core values on and off campus:
- Cultivate Community: We believe in the inherent value and contributions of every person, and in fostering connections to build and nurture a strong, inclusive community.
- Walk a Mile: We believe that understanding and honoring every person’s unique worldview, experiences, and challenges is at the root of empathy and compassion.
- Dig Deep, Keep Growing: We believe that by setting ambitious goals, working hard, and persevering, we build strength and character and set a course for lives of growth, purpose, and fulfillment.
- Stay Curious: We believe in the power of creativity and wonder. We believe that curiosity about ourselves, other people, and the world around us leads to growth, innovation, and sometimes unconventional ideas.
- Our Planet, Our Job: We believe in individual and collective responsibility for our planet, and in leading by example as a community that works to respect, protect, and restore the natural world.
