Bookkeeper position available at Gampo Abbey

Gampo Abbey is looking for a bookkeeper. This is a wonderful opportunity if you have a finance background and an interest in being part of the Gampo Abbey community.

The Abbey

Gampo Abbey is a Western Buddhist monastery in the Shambhala tradition in beautiful Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. Under the spiritual direction of Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, the spiritual head of Shambhala International, Gampo Abbey is guided by our abbot, the Venerable Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche, and our principal teacher, Acharya Pema Chödrön. The Abbey offers a rare opportunity to practice, study, and work with a strong community in a deeply contemplative environment.

Job Description

Reporting to the Director and under the guidance of the Chagdzo, the Bookkeeper facilitates the financial operations of the Abbey. We are looking for a two-year commitment. This position provides a salary and benefits.

Duties

• Process accounts receivable
• Prepare daily petty cash balances and daily entries
• Allocate incomes
• Ensure the integrity of the system's data and reports
• Prepare monthly and year-end financial statements
• Provide copies of monthly statements to the Director, Chagdzo, and department heads
• Complete month-end and quarterly reporting requirements
• Prepare bank deposits and bank reconciliation
• Complete monthly reconciliation of balance sheet accounts
• Prepare payroll and remit payroll tax
• Assist with programs and other tasks as assigned
• Maintain and/or establish business relationships with outside vendors, bankers, etc.
• Working with the Chagdzo and the Director, provide support for annual budget preparation and for preparation of quarterly financial reports
• Prepare HST/GST claim forms and other government-related financial forms
• Pay property tax
• Supervise the Abbey's Finance Assistant, whose job is to process accounts payable and donations, allocate costs, file financial documents, and prepare donor letters
  

Qualifications

• Experience performing the duties outlined above
  
• Experience with non-profit organizations
• Ability to work within a community
• Experience working with Simply Accounting and QuickBooks is an asset

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Barbara Badessi, Director of Gampo Abbey, at director@gampoabbey.org. Deadline for applications: October 7.

Thank you for your interest!