June 2026
About the James W. Foley Legacy Foundation
The Foley Foundation (JWFLF) advocates for American hostages and wrongful detainees held abroad and promotes journalist safety. Established after the brutal murder of conflict journalist James Foley by ISIS in 2014, the Foundation seeks to further Jim’s legacy through advocacy, education, and support for families of Americans held abroad.
JWFLF operates as a lean, mission-driven nonprofit organization with a national profile. Strong financial management and reporting are essential to supporting its programs, fundraising, and governance responsibilities.
Role Overview
The James W. Foley Legacy Foundation is seeking a part-time, external bookkeeper/accountant (1099 contractor) to support ongoing financial operations.
This is a steady, recurring engagement replacing a longtime provider and is ideal for a professional experienced in supporting small nonprofits with monthly bookkeeping, reporting, and compliance readiness.
The role focuses on accurate execution, monthly close discipline, and reliable financial reporting, with potential for limited advisory input to improve systems and workflows.
Job Description
The individual selected for this role will manage the Foundation’s day-to-day bookkeeping and monthly financial processes, including transaction processing, reconciliations, reporting, and compliance support.
The Executive Director provides oversight and direction on financial structure; the contractor is responsible for timely, accurate execution and proactive issue identification.
Key Responsibilities
- Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and investment accounts monthly
- Download, post, and code transactions in QuickBooks Online
- Track and reconcile Stripe and other revenue platforms
- Categorize expenses across programs, events, and funding restrictions
- Post payroll entries and maintain records
- Prepare monthly financial statements including P&L, Balance Sheet, and Budget vs Actuals
- Support Form 990 preparation and 1099 filings
- Maintain organized financial records and documentation
Qualifications
- Strong proficiency in QuickBooks Online
- Experience with reconciliations and financial reporting
- Familiarity with nonprofit accounting preferred
- High attention to detail and reliability
Working Structure
- 1099 contractor role
- Remote with a preference among equally qualified candidates for the ability to help process accounting related paperwork at our Portsmouth, NH headquarters
- Ongoing monthly engagement
Application Requirements
Posting will remain open until filled with a qualified candidate
Resume detailing relevant experiences (e.g., accounting services provided to small businesses and/or nonprofit organizations) and relevant certifications (e.g., CPA)
Brief statement of interest including any established hourly rate
2–3 relevant references
Send application materials and questions to resume@jamesfoleyfoundation.org with the subject line: “bookkeeper/accountant role;” not all applications will receive a response due to limited staff capacity
