Description

We are seeking a dedicated volunteer for the role of Financial Assistant.   This crucial role helps to maintain Dzokden’s financial health and transparency.  This position provides essential support in bookkeeping, accounting, tax preparation, expense management, and budget maintenance.  The volunteer will possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to ethical financial practices.

Responsibilities

• Organize and manage all expense receipts on file for the previous two years to be compliant for any audit.  Login to the related account and download the receipts.  Maintain a spreadsheet to track the year, purpose, amount and location of each receipt once filed.  
• Prepare and send any 1099 Statements, if required.
• Maintain accurate records for tax purposes.  Calculate the quarterly sales tax and submit the filing before the deadline.  (Deadline for USA sales tax is around April 15th.)  Add the tax filing to the website in May.  Add the link to all languages on the financial transparency page.
• Manage the purchasing and scheduling of all travel for Khentrul Rinpoché.
• Manage and document all financial aid requests from the Dzokden with timely responses and support.  Obtain appropriate approvals as needed. 
• Process incoming bills and make timely payments; reconcile bank statements and credit card transactions monthly.
• Assist in the development and monitoring of the annual budget and financial projections related to fundraising; track budget variances and provide reports to the CFO/Board.
• Assist with financial audits as needed.
• Provide input on financial planning and forecasting.
• Provide financial support for fundraising events.

Why This Role Is Important

This role directly supports Rinpoché’s vision to create the Golden Age of peace and harmony on earth through the Kalachakra Tantra.   Your work helps Dzokden to inspire transformative experiences that cultivate deep inner realization through a strong compassionate and devoted heart.  The virtue generated through your Dharma service is dedicated to the accumulation of merit which is essential for the path to enlightenment.  You have the opportunity to practice the path through a mundane, samsaric role and see how it is possible to transform ordinary work into extraordinary opportunities.  This will help you learn to walk the real tantric path.