Career Opportunities
Bookkeeper
The Pauli Murray Center for History & Social Justice is requesting proposals from accounting firms, bookkeeping firms, and qualified individuals to perform accounting and bookkeeping services.
Background information:
The Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice is a small 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Durham, North Carolina. Our mission is to honor and activate the legacy of Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray, scholar, activist, feminist, lawyer, poet, and priest by inspiring visitors of all ages to stand up for peace, equity, and justice.
We operate a nationally significant historic site centered on Pauli Murray’s childhood home, built by their grandparents in 1898, located at 906 Carroll Street. Through public programs, workshops, and educational initiatives, we connect history to contemporary human rights issues, fostering reflection and action.
The organization has an annual operating budget of approximately $1,000,000. We are supported by a diverse portfolio of funders, including local, state, and national foundations, government entities, individual donors, and corporate partners. In addition, we are cultivating earned income through program services and workshops.
Scope of Services:
The purpose of this request for proposals is to obtain accounting services, commencing November 1, 2025, for a period of one year, with the possibility of extending the contract annually.
The scope of services will consist of the following:
Reconcile accounts each month
Prepare monthly financial statements and reports for board meetings and other needs, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, grant expenses and balances, and expenditure information for budget tracking.
Execute month- and year-end processes to ensure accuracy of financial information
Provide documentation and support as requested for financial and/or other audits.
Report and analyze data and make recommendations on an as-needed basis
Prepare the organization’s 990 on an annual basis
Prepare the organization’s solicitation license application on an annual basis
Payroll for 5-10 employees via third-party contract; currently Paylocity
Processing vendor and contractor payment
Creating accurate financial reports for fiscally sponsored organizations
Supporting the management of multi-year restricted and unrestricted grant funding in support of compliance and reporting.
Services may also include assistance and guidance with:
Developing, maintaining, and interpreting accounting and financial policies and internal controls
Other compliance reporting as needed to fulfill legal obligations
Provide other financial analysis as needed around grants and future growth strategies.
Qualifications
College degree or technical school degree in related field and 5 years of related experience or equivalent of education and relevant work experience
Complete understanding of QuickBooks Online
Experience with non-profit organizations
Ability to commute to the Pauli Murray Center when necessary
Commitment to the Responsibilities and Requirements:
These contracted, non-employee services are estimated to require an average of 20 hours per month (with the exception of preparation of 990). Successful service provider must be within a reasonable commuting distance from Durham, NC.
Content of Proposal:
Please include in your proposal: background, qualifications, & experience with such work, a description of how you would approach and complete the scope of work listed above, and hourly, monthly or annual rate of pay (if hourly, an estimate for the number of hours per month). Proposals will be accepted through September 19, 2025, or until the position is filled.
Please send proposals to:
Calvetta Watlington
Managing Director
managingdirector@paulimurraycenter.org