Contract Accounting Support

Proper Southern Strategies (PSS) is a woman-owned firm headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas that provides an array of services, such as strategic advice, grantee support, subject-matter expertise, and customized technical assistance.

Proper Southern Strategies is seeking a highly experienced, skilled, motivated, and entrepreneurial individual to provide accounting support to the Connection Hub project. This person will be responsible for monthly payroll organization and processing, preparing reports related to the Connection Hub’s budget and spending, and liaising with the Women’s Foundation of Arkansas to process invoices.

The Accounting Support will work closely with the Hub Navigator & Logistics Lead and the Hub Coordinator.

Deliverables & Services

The PSS’s Connection Hub Accounting Support is a contractor role specifically responsible for the following deliverables for the Hub: 

Accounts Receivable

• Track and record deposits
• Set up, prepare and send out monthly invoices to the Women’s Foundation of Arkansas on behalf of the Connection Hub
• Prepare monthly accounts receivable aging                    

Accounts Payable

• Set up and cut checks or efts for expenses
• Track expenses by the Connection Hub grant budget
• Pay contract labor based on monthly invoices 
• Prepare and file yearly 1099s       

Payroll

• Process and manage payroll
• Pay monthly payroll taxes
• Process and file quarterly payroll returns
• Process and file yearly payroll returns
• Prepare and file yearly W2s 

Financial Analysis

• Prepare monthly financials
• Prepare a breakdown of individual grants comparing actual to budget
• Prepare and provide agreed-upon financial reports as needed
• Inform software and assist with setup, implementation, and maintenance as needed (primarily managing Quickbooks)

General

• Disclose any potential conflicts of interest with Proper Southern Strategies clients.
• Maintain positive working relationships with Hub consultants, key points of contact, and other technical assistance providers/partners.
• Sign a confidentiality agreement and complete deliverables with discretion.

Compensation

This position will require approximately 2 hours per month on average for up to 16 months, dependent upon available federal grant opportunities. Some months may be busier than others. Hourly rate will be based on experience and qualifications.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their resume, a statement of interest, and proposed hourly rate to Sarah Ridgeway, sarah@propersouthernstrategies.com. Please reference the position title in the subject line of the email. Candidates will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.