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Thinkwell Makerspace Innovations Location:

Remote (U.S

• based)

Engagement Type:

Independent contractor (1099), part-time

Rate:

$40

• 55 per hour, depending on experience. Open to a fixed monthly retainer instead
• see Compensation Structure below.

Schedule:

Flexible within agreed deadlines

JOB OVERVIEW

Thinkwell Makerspace Innovations is seeking a Nonprofit Bookkeeper to support the financial operations and compliance needs of a growing 501(c)(3) nonprofit makerspace. This role focuses on bookkeeping, payroll coordination, and financial reporting using QuickBooks. This is a contractor engagement, not an employee role.

TIME COMMITMENT

Services are expected to require variable hours based on agreed-upon deliverables and deadlines. During the initial onboarding and stabilization period, services may require a higher level of effort. After systems and routines are established, services are expected to average approximately 2-4 hours per week, with actual time varying month to month. This engagement is structured around outcomes and deliverables, not fixed weekly hours.

COMPENSATION STRUCTURE

The posted rate is $40

• 55 per hour, depending on experience. We are equally open to structuring this engagement as a fixed monthly retainer against defined monthly deliverables rather than hourly billing, which many independent bookkeepers prefer. Based on the expected ongoing volume, a retainer would fall in the range of roughly $400
• 850 per month once systems are stable.

If you work on a retainer basis, tell us your monthly rate for the scope described below. The initial cleanup and onboarding period will be scoped and billed separately from any ongoing retainer, either hourly or as a one-time project fee. We do not expect setup and cleanup work to be absorbed into an ongoing monthly fee.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain the general ledger in QuickBooks
• Manage Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR)
• Coordinate payroll preparation, including compiling and reconciling payroll information for review and approval by the Executive Director, Treasurer, or third-party payroll provider
• Reconcile bank and credit card accounts
• Review existing records and support cleanup or reorganization as needed
• Prepare and provide accurate financial information and standard financial reports to the organization's accountant, Treasurer, and Board, as requested, to support routine financial reporting and board review
• Support nonprofit financial compliance and reporting requirements
• Maintain accurate and organized digital financial records
• Other bookkeeping-related services as agreed upon, within scope

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with nonprofit bookkeeping
• Working knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit accounting practices
• Proficiency in QuickBooks (required)
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
• Experience supporting small nonprofits or community organizations preferred

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS

(IMPORTANT)

• This is a 1099 independent contractor engagement, not an employment position
• Contractor retains control over how services are performed, subject to agreed-upon deliverables and deadlines
• Contractor is responsible for all applicable taxes, insurance, and business expenses
• Engagement will be governed by a written Independent Contractor Agreement
• No benefits are provided

WHY THIS ROLE EXISTS

Thinkwell Makerspace Innovations is intentionally separating financial operations from administrative and program coordination work. This structure supports clarity, accountability, and sustainability as the organization grows. This engagement is built around defined financial deliverables and compliance needs, not fixed weekly scheduling.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply through Indeed with your resume. If you operate as an independent bookkeeping practice, please include your standard rate structure and whether you prefer hourly or retainer billing.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$40.00

• $55.

00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Application Question(s): This is a 1099 independent contractor engagement with variable hours based on deliverables rather than a fixed schedule. Are you currently providing services to other clients, and are you comfortable operating in that capacity? Describe your experience providing bookkeeping services for a nonprofit organization. What accounting software did you use, and what financial reports did you regularly prepare?

Experience:

Non-profit accounting: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Decatur, IL 62523