Part-Time Bookkeeper - Lantern.io

About Lantern
Lantern is a censorship circumvention tool and peer-to-peer network with over 12 million monthly active users around the world, primarily in countries with the most extreme levels of censorship and digital authoritarianism, including China, Russia, and Iran. Lantern believes access to the uncensored internet is a human right. We are committed to providing private, fast, reliable, and secure access to the free and open internet so that our users, no matter where they are on the planet, can freely seek information and share their stories with each other and the world.

Position Summary
We are seeking a part-time Bookkeeper to help with the accounting and finance function here at Lantern. You will be responsible for all accounts payable, including contractor payments, vendor billing. You will also assist with grant and business classifications, ensuring we are properly prepared audits. The pay for this position will be based on experience but will range from $25-33 an hour. Candidates must reside in one of the following states: NJ, NY, MA, IL, CO, WY, VA, and OR.

Responsibilities

• Receive and review contractor/vendor bills for accuracy and appropriate grant and company classification
• Submit bills for approval, track for timely processing and pay both domestic and international contractors
• Run payroll for employees and partners
• Track and file owner credit card expense receipts & submit for approval
• Record financial transactions and reconcile to financial statements
• Assist with year end 1099 preparation and filing
• Assist with Innovate and BNS tax return/audit preparation

Required Qualifications

• Proven bookkeeping experience with government grants highly preferred
• Solid understanding of bookkeeping and accounts payable/receivable principles
• Ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records
• Data entry skills along with a knack for numbers
• Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and QuickBooks
• Proficiency in Excel, Word and other accounting technology
• Customer service orientation and negotiation skills
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail

Innovate Labs (Lantern)  provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We are committed to building a diverse staff and strongly encourage applications from candidates who may be people of color, disabled, gender and sexual minorities, and other disadvantaged backgrounds.

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