Make an impact that transforms lives by helping low-income families and individuals realize their dream of owning a home! Housing Opportunities of Northern Kentucky (HONK) is a faith-based non-profit organization with over 30 years of experience helping people become homeowners. We build and rehab homes to create the opportunity, while preparing clients for ownership through our supportive lease-to-own program.

Housing Opportunities of Northern Kentucky (HONK)

The mission of HONK is to help low-income families and individuals reach the goal of stable homeownership through programs of education and support.

Position: Bookkeeper

Reports to: Executive Director

Position Description: 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

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.

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

This is a part-time position requiring approx 20 hours/week at our Covington location. After 6 months, hybrid/remote options will be considered. $20-$25/hr DOE. Benefits include some Paid Holidays and Personal Time Off after 60 days. Eligible for Retirement Plan after 1 year.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

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