Finance Hr Support Specialist

The Center for Mindful Self-Compassion (CMSC) is a nonprofit global advocate for compassion education. CMSC was originally founded in 2012 by the developers of MSC, Christopher Germer and Kristin Neff, and is now an international nonprofit organization.

Vision Statement: We aim to be the global leader in self-compassion training and to offer the highest quality programs to diverse populations, based upon scientific research and established teaching methods. CMSC is committed to building an equitable, inclusive, and caring global community supporting the practice of self-compassion where each person matters and everyone belongs.

Our Mission: Our purpose is to alleviate human suffering and improve the collective well-being of the planet through the practice of self-compassion. Read more about us here: https://centerformsc.org/about/

CMSC Values:CMSC is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging in our learning, teaching and work environments. We know that diversity underpins excellence, and that we all share responsibility for creating an equitable, diverse and inclusive community. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across levels of power.

Overall Job Purpose

The CMSC Finance HR Support Specialist role for a non-profit organization is a crucial position responsible for managing the financial records of the organization.

Reports To

Finance Director

Requirements/Role

The Finance HR Support Specialist role is critical to the financial health and stability of CMSC. The ideal candidate should have excellent analytical, organizational and communication skills, as well as a strong understanding of accounting principles and practices. They should also have experience working with non-profit organizations and be familiar with non-profit accounting requirements. Additionally, applicants need to be a tech-savvy systems thinker and problem solver, extremely detail oriented, very meticulous, quick at responding to inquiries via email, text and phone and be familiar with a variety of software platforms. The Finance HR Support Specialist will work from home and meet with the team online or by phone at least 2-3 times per week as needed.

The ideal candidate:

• Connects genuinely with people, is interested in compassion, contemplative with education and lifelong learning.
• Possesses the following personal characteristics: authenticity, a strong work ethic, humility, accountability, resourcefulness and dependability.
• Is strongly motivated to make a measurable difference in supporting CMSC’s mission.
• Is comfortable in a role with high levels of autonomy and organization. Able to independently plan, implement and execute from start to finish.
• Demonstrates top notch skills in connecting with people via online avenues.
• Enthusiasm, professionalism and accountability.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure there is a signed contract
• Ensure there is a signed contract with vendor payment procedures attached
• Notetaker for Finance Committee meetings
• Any additional assigned tasks
• Attend weekly meetings
• Any additional required paperwork
• Invoicing customers/clients
• Insert vendor invoices in Bill.com
• BoA donation until closed
• Maintain accountspayable@ inbox
• Chase until closed
• All other necessary paperwork
• Attend any necessary trainings
• BoA Operating until closed
• Complete Monthly Bank Reconciliations
• Amalgamated
• Monthly prepaids reconciliation
• Set up new contractors
• W-4
• W8- Ben is completed
• Contract renewals (keeping track of when they need to be renewed)
• Banking Categorizations
• Prepare Payroll
• Onboarding new employees
• I-9
• Monthly accrued PTO reconciliation

Compensation: DOE, part time position, 20 hours per week. 6 PTO days per year and 12 US holidays, 40 hours of paid sick time. Free admission to some CMSC sponsored programs, courses and events.