Job Description

Why Us

Working for 43North is an experience like no other. We are on a mission to boost Buffalo’s startup ecosystem by helping our portfolio companies thrive. Our team is small, scrappy, and determined to win. We push boundaries, thrive on creativity, and are driven to succeed. If you like a fast-paced atmosphere where you will be pushed to grow, learn, and develop your skill set, 43North might be the place for you. All you have to do is apply now. It’s happening here.

43North seeks a part-time, dynamic new team member who will enjoy working in a lively and ever-changing environment in Seneca One. The ideal candidate enjoys that each day is different, loves tackling challenges with a smiling face, and gets a sense of pride knowing that he/she is supporting some of the best entrepreneurs in Buffalo. Additionally, he/she appreciates that things can change in a moment and is willing to take an all-hands-on-deck approach to ensure our home on the 24th floor of Seneca One is operationally efficient and a place Founders want to call home.

What You’ll Do

Here are some things that you’ll be responsible for:

• Managing organizational systems for monthly grant reporting
• Maintaining an electronic filing system for invoices
• Maintaining up-to-date vendor tax records
• Maintaining minority and women-owned vendor records
• Organizing and collecting contracts and consulting agreements for all vendors;
• Maintaining expense records by grant;
• Aid in grant submission compliance;
• Opportunity to build Statement of Procedures (SOPs) for 43North Operations;
• Opportunity to aid in monthly expense reporting processes;
• Opportunity to build internal controls in grant reporting and accounts payable

Here’s what you’ll need:

• Proficiency with Google Suite, MS Office, and Adobe Acrobat Pro
• Detail oriented
• Organized
• Previous experience with maintaining records
• Ability to be present in Seneca One Tower based on agreed upon part-time schedule
• A passion for startups and Buffalo’s entrepreneurial ecosystem
• Willingness to master information gaps and/or technologies that are not familiar to you
• A smile, always!
• Learning the “little things” that matter to folks and ensuring they are handled
• Skilled in project and time management
• Must be a self-starter who can take initiative and work independently
• A knack for problem-solving and the ability to adapt quickly to unexpected situations
• A team player with leadership skills to drive projects and assignments to completion
• Experience working in a startup environment and/or coworking space is ideal

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