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Finance & Operations Administrator
Lexington, KYPosted 1 weeks ago
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Job Description
Gatton Park is a land-reuse project transforming an eleven-acre asphalt parking lot into Central Kentucky’s signature green space to serve as the region’s version of Central Park (NYC). With the help of experienced green space experts and input from the greater Lexington community, a committed group of community leaders and volunteers came together to create Town Branch Park, Inc. (doing business as Gatton Park on the Town Branch), a 501©3 nonprofit organization established in 2019 as Lexington’s first park conservancy, to privately fund and develop the project. More information about the park can be found at www.townbranchpark.org.
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
Payroll & HR Administration
Office Management & Operations
Administrative Support (Development, Rentals & Programming)
Board & Organizational Support
General Support
Qualifications
Key Attributes
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 ([email protected]) 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 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.
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