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Laudholm Trust Bookkeeper

Seniority: Experienced

Location: Wells, Maine (on-site, hybrid possible)

Hours: Part-time, 12-24 hrs per week depending on candidate’s availability

Application Deadline: 5pm on August 28, 2026

Job Responsibilities

As a bookkeeper, you will oversee and manage financial data to ensure accuracy and for Laudholm Trust, the $1.5M nonprofit partner of the Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve. Key responsibilities include:

• Log daily cash, credit, and check receipts to accurately record income daily and reconcile any discrepancies.
• Prepare bi-weekly cash deposits and reconcile to general ledger
• Work with Laudholm Trust staff to resolve transaction information
• Assist in payroll operations
• Track vendor invoices, payments, and overdue accounts. Experience in setting up new Vendor Accounts.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts with internal records to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist the President with external audits
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills, Experience, and Qualifications

Must-have:

• High school diploma or equivalent; Associate’s degree or higher in accounting or finance preferred.
• Proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks Desktop.
• Strong understanding of bookkeeping principles and practices.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to analyze financial data and identify discrepancies.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for vendor and client interactions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Compensation

Base Salary: $25-28 per hour depending on experience and qualifications.

Application Process: To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your bookkeeping experience and qualifications to Nik Charov, President, Laudholm Trust. Qualified candidates will be contacted within two weeks for an initial phone interview, followed by an in-person or virtual meeting. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Send cover letter and resume as a single PDF to search@wellsreserve.org

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