The Friends of the Sandy Springs Library (FOSSL)

Position: Treasurer (volunteer)

FOSSL is a group of volunteers associated with the Atlanta-Fulton County Library, located at 395 Mount Vernon Road, Sandy Springs. We operate a used bookstore in the Sandy Springs Library. The funds from sales are used for children's and adult programs and other needs requested by the branch.

Our charter and by-laws do not require outside audits and reviews. Therefore, we do not need financial statements (income, balance sheet, sources & uses of funds) that meet FASB requirements. 

The treasurer is elected to the Board of Directors for a two-year term. Duties are shared with the assistant treasurer who is responsible for the daily sales summaries, deposits, membership roles and training of volunteer staff in cash handling procedures.

Duties of Treasurer include:

• Preparation of monthly and annual financial reports showing daily sales summaries and deposits as well as summaries of bank and investment statements.
  
• Manage bank, online bank and CD accounts.  Reconcile bank accounts monthly and submit them to the Board.
  
• Serve as signer/co-signer on corporate accounts.
  
• Prepare and file annual GA Corporation Registration and Federal & GA Non-profit returns.
  
• Ensure fund requests and reimbursements are for approved expenses.
  
• Provide library staff with operating funds and reimbursements that have been approved by the Board.
  
• Present financial results and activity at bi-monthly and annual Board of Director meetings (usually 2 hours).
  
  

For more information and to apply, please contact the FOSSL President Christine Heller at ceheller@gmail.com or 770-313-0017.

Spirit of Atlanta

Position: Treasurer, Board of Directors (volunteer)

Spirit of Atlanta is a Georgia-based 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation that operates Spirit of Atlanta Drum & Bugle Corps. Our mission is to provide youth with opportunities to develop and refine artistic, athletic, performance, and personal skills. We offer positive, high-quality, and challenging arts education programs that emphasize character building, a strong work ethic, teamwork, and the pursuit of performance excellence. We are seeking a Treasurer to join our Board of Directors and lead the Finance Committee. This is a volunteer position overseeing an annual budget of approximately $2M. You can see our financial roadmap here: https://www.spiritofatlanta.org/financial-roadmap. To learn more about this position, please contact Andrew Downard at adownard@spiritdrumcorps.org

Frontline Housing

Position:  Financial Well-Being Volunteer

Frontline Housing is looking for volunteers to lead our in-person financial well-being workshops. We provide financial assistance for families experiencing homelessness living in motels. After housing our families, we provide monthly workshops that discuss topics to ensure families don't repeat homelessness. We are looking for multiple workshop leaders to present topics such as credit, savings, budgeting, homebuyer, and more. Workshops can be held in person at the Frontline Housing office and virtually on Zoom as well. If you are interested and would like to sign up, email Gigi at Givey@frontlineousing.org

Genesis Joy House Homeless Shelter, Inc.

Position:  Auditor

We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization in Warner Robins, GA and we're seeking a certified CPA to perform an audit review as an in-kind donation or at a significant discount.  We are currently seeking grant funding to operate our programs and for operational expenses. To learn more about this voluntary position, please contact Margaret Queen Flowers, Executive Director/Founder at genesisjoyhouse@gmail.com

Atlanta Harm Reduction Coalition, Inc

Position:  Treasurer or Board Member

Atlanta Harm Reduction Coalition, Inc is a nonprofit community-based wellness organization in Atlanta, Ga seeking an accountant with to be a part of the organization as a treasurer board member.  To learn more about this voluntary position, please contact Mojgan Zare at mojaganz@ahrc-atl.org

TurningPoint

Position: Board Member

TurningPoint is a 501(c)3 nonprofit community-based healthcare organization located in Sandy Springs seeking an accountant with experience in small business finance to be a part of the organization as a board member.  To learn more about this voluntary position, please contact TurningPoint at staff@turningpoint.org

Association for Talent Development – Greater Atlanta Chapter

Position: CFO

The ATD Greater Atlanta Chapter is a nonprofit organization in Atlanta, Ga., in need of a certified CPA to serve as part of the Finance Committee. If you join the committee now and are successful, you'd be considered a nominee for the chapter's CFO. If elected, you'd be part of the 2022 Executive Board Committee of the chapter.

To learn more about this voluntary position, please contact the President Elect at president_elect@atdatlanta.org.

My Style Matters

Position: Volunteer Accountant

My Style Matters is a 501c3 grassroots nonprofit organization that provides cancer education and risk-reduction strategies, patient advocacy, and firsthand supportive services for cancer survivors and their care partners based in the metro Atlanta area. We are seeking a volunteer Accountant with Non-Profit experience to join our growing team. In this role you will be responsible for numerous accounting tasks to include but not limited:

• Process all cash receipts journal entries for the organization
• Process all cash and check deposits
• Perform bank reconciliations
• Assist with the year-end filing and audit
• Assemble necessary reports and information such as quarterly board packets

*Quickbook experience preferred.

If you are looking to join a team where you can utilize your accounting skills and be a part of the grassroots movement that is positively impacting the lives of others, email us at hello@mystylematters.org.

Georgia Native Plant Society

Position: Treasurer position for 2025

Overview:

A group of native plant devotees formed Georgia Native Plant Society (GNPS) in the Atlanta area in 1994 to advocate the use and preservation of Georgia’s native plants. GNPS has grown to a statewide organization with 9 chapter affiliates. The mission of GNPS is to promote the conservation and stewardship of Georgia’s native plants and their habitats through education and with the involvement of individuals and organizations. Chapters implement programs and initiatives locally while the State focuses on broader strategies and partnerships that lead to meaningful change.

The organization is overseen by a board of directors, including 4 officers (chair, vice chair, treasurer, and secretary). The board of directors meets 5 times a year online and 1 time per year in person. Board members generally participate in at least one board committee and are required to maintain membership to the organization. Board members are invited to join for a 3-year term which is renewable for one additional term.

For 2025, the board of directors seeks someone to join the board to learn the treasurer position. Our current treasurer is ready to retire after helping GNPS transition to a statewide organization and managing the finances for several years. 

Accountability:

The GNPS treasurer is a member of the board of directors, a member of the board’s executive committee and chair of the finance committee. The treasurer is responsible for GNPS’s overall financial oversight and management, and for regulatory compliance, in a manner consistent with the GNPS bylaws.

Time Commitment:

An estimated 10-15 hours per month, depending on the time of year.

Term of Office:

Three years, with possibility of renewal for a second term.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Oversee financial policies and their periodic review and re-adoption by the board.
• As chair of the finance committee, assist the executive director with
  • Long-term financial planning, employing a financial model to project the potential for achievement of long-term financial objectives.
  • Preparation of the annual operating budget for board approval.
• Submit a finance report prior to each bi-monthly board meeting, and review the financial performance with the board, including any discrepancies from expectations.
• Archive in Google Drive the financial statements, financial records, insurance policies, and tax filings as stipulated in the financial policies.
• Ensure compliance with all required government returns, tax filings, registrations, remittances and licenses.
• Ensure that excess funds are properly invested in accordance with the board approved investment policy.
• Assist the Executive Director and board chair with the development and presentation of the annual report.
• Serve as a contact with the independent bookkeeper, the payroll vendor, the insurance broker, and the volunteer who picks up the mail.
• Provide financial management support to chapter treasurers and chairs as they may request.
• Perform other duties that may be assigned by the board or the chair.

Desired Position Qualifications:

• Experience in accounting or finance, either professionally or in the role of a nonprofit board.
• Ability to meet the time commitment.

Golden Retriever Rescue of Atlanta (GRRA)

Position: CPA or individual with equivalent financial experience to be their Treasurer for 2025

Overview 

Golden Retriever Rescue of Atlanta (GRRA) seeks a CPA or individual with equivalent financial experience to be their Treasurer for 2025.  This is a two-year commitment for a position on our Board of Directors.  GRRA is an all volunteer non-profit 501(c)(3) animal rescue organization in the State of Georgia.  In the 30+ years since it was established, GRRA has recused, fully vetted and rehomed over 5,000 Golden Retrievers, Labs, Golden Doodles, Labradoodles and Flat Coated Retrievers.

The overall role of the Treasurer for GRRA is to maintain an overview of the rescue’s financial affairs, ensuring its viability and ensuring that proper financial records and procedures are maintained.

General financial oversight 

• To oversee and present accounts, and financial statements. 
• To coordinate with and provide advice to the board about financial matters, including insurance.
• To ensure that appropriate accounting procedures and controls are in place. 
• To ensure that State and Federal tax forms are filed accurately and on time each year. 
• To ensure compliance with relevant legislation. 

Financial planning and reporting:

• To present financial reports to the board. meetings.
• To advise on the organization’s reserves policy 
• To advise on the financial implications of the organization’s strategic and operational plans. There is a finance team that reports under the Treasurer and will help with the day-to-day responsibilities. QuickBooks is the bookkeeping tool used. 

On average, this role will take between 2 – 4 hours per week. Preparation of income tax returns are not included in this role. Attendance at monthly Board Meetings required, which are held in the evenings and last not more than 2 hours. Please submit your professional resume including any volunteer experience to marie.cole@grra.com (President of GRRA).