Job: Housing Co-op Financial Coordinator
Madison Community Cooperative (MCC) is a non-
profit housing organization comprised of about 200
member-residents living in 12 houses in central
Madison, Wisconsin. MCC has provided affordable
and cooperative housing to a diverse member****p
for over 35 years. Our members share in
democratic owner****p and governance of the
individual co-op houses as well as the entire
organization.
MCC seeks a full-time financial coordinator with
experience working for non-profit organizations and
excellent accounting skills to handle its major
financial operations.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintain accounts, perform bookkeeping tasks,
produce financial statements, payroll, tax returns
Educate house treasurers in the fundamentals of
basic bookkeeping
Work closely with the MCC Board of Directors as
well as the Finance and Maintenance committees
to develop viable short- & long-term budgets and
policies
Work with local lenders to obtain financing for
capital improvements and new acquisitions
Investigate co-op development possibilities and
work with local real estate professionals
Perform some office administration tasks
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bookkeeping skills (knowledge of bookkeeping
software such as Quickbooks is a plus)
Real estate / property management skills
Background in accounting with ability to provide
financial analysis and review.
Experience working with non-profits and a
philosophical commitment to affordable housing
Willingness to work some weekend and evening
hours
Effective communication skills: written, verbal,
listening, group presentations and an ability to
explain financial terms and issues to people with
little financial background
Computer literacy (knowledge of Microsoft Excel
is a plus)
COMPENSATIONS AND BENEFITS:
Position is 30-40 hours per week (negotiable)
Competitive salary and benefits, including health
care, vacation, sick leave, and retirement
Applications are due by June 1, 2005. Position
starts early-July.
To apply, please send or e-mail a letter of interest,
resume and three reference contacts to:
MCC Hiring Committee
Mail: 1202 Williamson St. #C Madison, WI 53703
E-mail: coophire@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
(608) 251-2667
Website: http://www.madisoncommunity.coop
Equal Op****tunity Employer: MCC encourages
women and people of color to apply.
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