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Bookkeeper Contractor
Overview
Groundwork is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper (contractor position) to support the organization’s financial operations. The ideal candidate is an experienced professional who can work independently, communicate clearly, and is accurate and organized with financial bookkeeping. The contracted Bookkeeper will manage day-to-day bookkeeping tasks, maintain clear financial data, and support periodic reporting needs. This is a contract position with flexible hours, and work load may vary based on organizational needs.
Organizational Background
Groundwork is optimistic about Michigan’s future and believes in a thriving local farm and food economy, stronger, more walkable, bike-able and transit-friendly towns and villages; cleaner sources of energy, and climate solutions that support a more equitable world for all. The researchers, writers, advocates, system-changemakers, and coalition-builders that make up the Groundwork organization are passionately committed to realizing this vision.
Location
Traverse City – Hybrid (some time in Groundwork’s Traverse City office will be necessary)
Employment Type
Independent Contractor (1099)
Compensation
Competitive hourly or fixed-rate based on experience
Reporting
The Bookkeeper Contractor will work closely with Groundwork’s Finance Director.
Key Responsibilities
- Preparation of payroll and related payroll taxes and reporting with applicable city, state and federal agencies
- Entry and payment of accounts payable and execution of check runs
- Entry of deposits and accounts receivable
- Preparation of monthly bank reconciliations
- Assistance with preparation of paperwork for annual financial audit
- Management of financial paperwork filing system
- Data entry in QuickBooks for bi-monthly personnel timesheets
Qualifications
- Proven experience as a bookkeeper or accounting professional
- Solid understanding of accounting principles and practices
- Proficiency with Quickbooks Online
- Knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word, Google Sheets and Google Docs
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Submission Requirements
Please send your résumé, a brief introduction, and your hourly rate or project pricing to:
Jennifer Fike
Finance Director
Jennifer.fike@groundworkcenter.org
Please include “Bookkeeper Contractor Proposal” in the subject line.
Submission Deadline
All proposals must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, December 12, 2025.
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