Los Angeles Alliance for a New Economy (LAANE)
Exciting Opportunity for an Administrative Assistant/ Bookkeeper
with a Commitment to Economic Justice
The Los Angeles Alliance for a New Economy (LAANE) has been in the forefront of the economic justice movement in L.A. since 1993. LAANE is known for its broad-based labor/community coalitions and its combination of organizing, research, communications, and policy development. Recently, LAANE led the movement to adopt a Zero Waste policy for the city of L.A., building on a long record of successful campaigns for progressive policies that benefit low-wage workers and low-income communities. For more information about our work, visit www.laane.org.
Position Responsibilities: LAANE’s Finance and Administration Department is responsible for all aspects of the organization’s financial, administrative and office management functions. The Department is key to ensuring that LAANE’s program staff have the resources they need to achieve LAANE’s goals and that the organization is well-managed and sustainable. Under the supervision of the Finance Director, the Administrative
Assistant/Bookkeeper is responsible for the following duties, among others:
· Accounts payable including reconciling credit card accounts
· Handling and screening staff reimbursement requests.
· Preparing financial reports on request.
· Filling in essential functions when the Finance Director is absent including payroll.
· Assisting with orientation for new staff members.
· Assisting staff with travel arrangements.
· Managing supplies and the use of conference rooms.
· Keeping the office and common areas neat and organized.
· Trouble shooting equipment (Fax, copiers, postage meter)
· Placing orders for supplies and for equipment service
Qualifications: Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to economic justice and the labor movement. Applicant must have experience with Quick Books, Microsoft Office programs and office management. Applicant must have an ability to manage work, maintain files in complete and accessible fashion, manage time effectively, handle requests, be very detail oriented and work well with a team. Occasional evenings and weekends required.
Terms of employment: LAANE’s salary and benefit standards are very competitive and will depend on qualifications and experience. Full health benefits, 401k, generous time off, parking. Friendly, team-oriented working environment.
Application Process: This position is available immediately. E-mail cover letter and resume to apply@laane.org. No phone calls please. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements will not receive a response.
LAANE IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER. WOMEN, PEOPLE OF COLOR, LGBT PEOPLE, AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
