Book-keeper

Location:
Remote
Start Date:
August 15, 2023

To work here is of immense value and boundless benefit for all beings!

The Lama Dorje Foundation is the heart of Lama Dorje’s global aspiration for peace. To work on his team is a unique opportunity to accelerate your spiritual growth while being of service to something greater than ourselves. This can be a powerful catalyst for transformation and is a precious chance to use your life energy in a profoundly meaningful and beneficial way to benefit others.

We are in the beginning stages of building Dewachen World Peace Sanctuary in Costa Rica, while also hosting year round online and in-person events. This makes for a demanding schedule yet the blessings of working for the Dharma are tremendous.

Ideal candidates for the new positions would have a strong interest in Tibetan Buddhism, an altruistic motivation to serve, good communication, adaptability to change, self-motivated, organized, and reliable.  

BOOK-KEEPER DESCRIPTION

The Lama Dorje Foundation is seeking an experienced bookkeeper to help us set up a reporting system in Quickbooks and manage the annual budget of a fast-growing organization. Candidates must have the ability to analyze and interpret financial data, and prepare financial reports, statements and projections. The right candidate should be excited to jump in, organize, problem solve and help us grow!


Responsibilities

Managing our annual budget, the bookkeeper would perform the following functions:

Oversee the collection of funds and the reconciliation of bank accounts

Issue tax receipts

Review and process bills for payment

Comply with reporting requirements of our fiscal sponsor

Prepare financial management reports

Categorize transactions in Quickbooks

Monitor monthly cashflow

Prepare financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles

Desired skills

Experience working with Quickbooks and utilizing multiple currencies


Number of hours: Approx. 6-8 per month, with a flexible onboarding period to get familiar with the organization


Benefits:

  • Countless merit supporting the Dharma
  • Personal orientations with Lama to support your life and spiritual growth  
  • Free teachings and events (retreats depend on availability and overhead costs)
  • Opportunity to practice service, compassionate communication, and meaningful living