Finance Coordinator

MISSIONThe Mission of Native American LifeLines is to promote health and social resiliency within Urban American Indian communities. Native American LifeLines applies principles of trauma informed care to provide culturally centered behavioral health, dental, outreach and referral services.AGENCY OVERVIEW Native American Lifelines Inc. (NAL) is a small nonprofit community-based agency in Baltimore, MD, with an additional service location in Boston, MA. NAL serves American Indians/Alaskan Natives, primarily providing health education, health promotion, case management, substance abuse counseling, dental services, transportation, and support groups. POSITION SUMMARYThe Finance Coordinator collaborates with the Grants Manager and Finance Director to ensure that Native American LifeLines maintains sound fiscal health and upholds its responsibilities to all federal, state, independent, and private vendors, funders, and stakeholders. This position provides day-to-day support to the Finance Department and predominantly manages Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and all purchasing related activity including inventory checks and controls. The Finance Coordinator will proactively address regular payments to critical vendors, coordinate office purchasing, and manage receipts and acknowledgment of donations. ESSENTIAL DUTIESReasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.Data Entry & Record Keeping: Accurately enter financial transactions into accounting systems; Maintain organized digital and physical financial recordsBank & Account Reconciliation: Compare internal records with bank statements; Identify and resolve inconsistencies; Ensure all transactions are properly recordedCoordinating accounts payable, processing requests, and making payments in a timely manner with appropriate follow-up. End of month, quarterly, and mid-year reconciliation of purchase of care requests, vendor payments/purchases, and travel requests.Processing departmental mailPreparing deposits in coordination with the Finance DirectorRecording and reporting electronic donations and payments via QBOCompleting the full cycle of purchases/assisting staff in full-cycle purchasing and reconciliation for both the Baltimore and Boston locations Prepare manual checks via QBO for manual processing and signaturesEnsuring that purchases meet standard sales tax exemption requirements as applicable and appropriateIn collaboration with the Operations Director and Office Assistant, establish and maintain inventory checks and controls.Handling petty cash as necessary, as per organizational fiscal policy. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESSuperior professional ethics and decision-making skillsStrong ability for self-direction and time managementStrong record-keeping and organizational skillsAttention to detail and high level of accuracyWorking knowledge of QuickBooks OnlineProfessional written and oral communication skillsExcellent interpersonal skillsAbility to work independently, with supervision, and in groups as neededStrong Customer Service skills: providing services to customers based on their needsClerical skills: General office work such as filing and storing informationFamiliarity with computers/electronics and willingness to learn new systems as neededEDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCERequired QualificationsHigh School Diploma or GED2+ years of accounts payable/accounts receivable experiencePreferred QualificationsNon-profit finance experienceBachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business Admin, Accounting, or similar area of study; work experience may be substituted for degree. Experience working with American Indian/Alaskan Native communitiesFamiliarity with United States Code 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Guidance) TELEWORK/REMOTE WORKThis position is eligible for limited telework after 90 days, or situationally as determined by leadership. Some travel between NAL service locations in Baltimore and Boston may be required. All work-related travel will be paid for by NAL.HOURSBusiness hours are Monday - Friday 9am – 5pm. Some evenings and weekends are required.BENEFITS:In addition to salary, you receive the following benefits:Medical, dental, and vision coverageEAP (Employee Assistance Program), STD/LTD, AD&D, Life coverage3% match SIMPLE IRA (after 1 year)Assistance with applicable licensure fees as the budget allowsAssistance with continuing education credits as the budget allowsPTO/HOLIDAYSStaff health and wellbeing is central to our ability to aid the community in achieving their own wellness goals. In addition to regular staff care activities, NAL offers a generous combination of sick and personal hours, accrued vacation, and 16 paid holidays annually.UNION MEMMBERSHIP: Pay Range: Current salary range for this position is 26.00-28.00 hourly rate, DOE, non-exempt. Union Membership: This role is part of the UCFW Local 27 bargaining unit. The labor contract is currently being negotiated; final wages, benefits, and workplace rules will be determined by the ratified agreement.