Description

Overview

Gatton Park on the Town Branch is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented professional to serve as Finance and Operations Administrator. This role is central to the day-to-day administrative operations of the organization, ensuring smooth internal processes and strong coordination across finance, development, programming, and park operations.

This position will work closely with an outsourced accounting firm, serving as the primary liaison while handling internal bookkeeping, financial tracking, and administrative functions. In addition, this role provides essential office management and administrative support for fundraising, rentals, and programming efforts.

This is a highly impactful role that sits at the center of Gatton Park’s operations—supporting financial integrity, organizational efficiency, and the successful execution of programs and partnerships. The right candidate will bring both precision and flexibility, helping the organization operate smoothly while supporting its continued growth.

Key Responsibilities

Bookkeeping & Revenue Tracking

Serve as primary liaison to outsourced accounting firm, assisting with gathering documentation and information as needed
Process and deposit incoming checks
Assist outsourced accounting firm with maintaining accurate tracking for donations, sponsorships, and revenue streams
Coordinate with internal teams to properly classify revenue sources
Enter invoices daily and submit for approval; ensure timely approval through follow up
Review cash balances daily; coordinate cash flow and investments bi-weekly
Import transactions to expense management platform and follow up on receipt entry
Confirm and facilitate coding of credit card charges

Payroll & HR Administration

Review and approve monthly payroll through third-party provider
Process employee changes (new hires, terminations, compensation updates)
Serve as point of contact for HR and benefits coordination with external providers
Maintain employee records and assist with handbook updates

Office Management & Operations

Oversee day-to-day office operations and vendor relationships (IT, cleaning, copiers, internet, etc.)
Ensure timely payment of utilities and recurring expenses
Manage insurance policies and coordinate certificates of insurance (COIs)
Order office and park supplies; maintain purchasing systems and vendor accounts, including sales tax purchase exemption certificates
Monitor general inbox (hello@gattonpark.org) and route inquiries appropriately
Process mail and package deliveries

Administrative Support (Development, Rentals & Programming)

Provide administrative support for fundraising and sponsorship efforts (tracking, documentation, coordination)
Support rental programming and event administration, including payment tracking, contracts development, tracking and execution and coordination with internal teams

Board & Organizational Support

Coordinate board and committee meeting logistics
Prepare and distribute board materials
Take and maintain meeting minutes
Maintain board contact records

General Support

Assist with special projects and organizational priorities as needed
Provide cross-functional support to leadership and team members
Contribute to building efficient systems and processes across the organization

Qualifications

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Experience with basic bookkeeping and financial coordination
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work across teams
Strong communication skills and professionalism
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and comfort with financial systems
Experience working with or coordinating external vendors or consultants preferred
Nonprofit experience a plus

Key Attributes

Highly reliable and detail-oriented
Proactive and solutions-focused
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Collaborative and service-oriented mindset
Discreet with sensitive financial and organizational information

Gatton Park on the Town Branch is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.