Who We Are

Penland School of Craft is an international center for craft education, offering residential workshops, residencies, community education programs, and exhibitions. Located on 420 acres in the NC Mountains, Penland has 16 teaching studios and 60 historic and contemporary buildings. We are an equal opportunity employer with a staff of over 70. Penland operates with a $54 million endowment and an annual operating budget of $8.4 million. We are located about an hour northeast of Asheville, NC.  Our mission supports making lives meaningful through making.

 

Commitment to Equity,  Diversity, and Inclusion

Penland welcomes everyone. Black, Indigenous, Latinex, Asian, and other people who identify as people of color or BIPOC individuals are encouraged to apply, as are people holding other marginalized identities related to gender, sexual orientation, ability, and class background.

 

We believe equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to fulfilling our mission. We want to inspire and nurture the human spirit, and we value the perspectives and contributions of all people. We want the Penland experience to include varied ideas, world views, and personal characteristics. Penland is committed to being a community that welcomes and respects everyone regardless of age, ability, ethnicity, race, religion, philosophical or political beliefs, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, nationality, geographic origin, and socioeconomic status. We are committed to providing an environment free of discrimination. 

 

Position Summary

The Penland Temporary Bookkeeper is a support position for the finance team. This position serves as additional support while there is a transition to a new director of finance and software system.  This position will work with the finance assistant/bookkeeper and the accountant to complete basic bookkeeping, filing, coordinating internal and external accounts payables, and other support duties for the department. This position reports to the finance assistant/bookkeeper and accountant as a part-time (20 – 29 hours per week), non-exempt employee. 

 

Primary Responsibilities

• Processing accounts payable, including weekly check runs
• Assisting with other areas of processing, including journal entries, accounts receivable, cash deposits as needed, and time-allows
• Filing and record management according to generally accepted accounting principles
• Performing other duties as assigned

 

Qualifications

• Currently studying finance or business or similar work experience
• Computer bookkeeping experience preferred
• Basic understanding of double-entry bookkeeping practices and procedures
• Accuracy and attention to detail, as well as a track record of reliability, confidentiality, and conscientious work habits
• Working familiarity using  Google and Microsoft Office, specifically Excel
• Ability to work independently with little supervision
• Ability to organize and prioritize effectively
• Ability to interpret data and ask questions
• Being flexible and open-minded

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and work at a computer. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls and to talk fluently and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

 

Compensation

This is a part-time, temporary position to work 20 -29 hours weekly.  The salary range for this position is  $16.20 – $18.01 and is negotiable based on the skills and experience you bring to the position. 

 

Benefits

We take care of our staff through a wide range of benefits. You will be eligible for lunch during programming, staff discounts on campus, sick leave, and an EAP program. 

 

To Apply

The position will remain open until filled.  Please apply at https://penland.slideroom.com/#/permalink/program/75693.