Knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles)
Direct experience with NYC government contracts financial reporting
Nonprofit experience in NYC or NYS preferred
Familiarity with payroll concepts and regulations
Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel
Responsibilities
Develop departmental and agency-wide budgets and forecasts
Monitor spending to ensure adherence to budget
Prepare and upload Master worksheets and budgets in government portal
Create and modify agency-wide cost allocation methodologies
Assist in financial audits and compliance reports
Prepare government vouchers and customer invoices
Oversee filing and safekeeping of financial documents
Respond to financial inquiries from vendors and internal staff
Benefits
Flexible work schedule with occasional evening and weekend work
Opportunity to manage multiple projects
Collaborative team environment
Engagement with diverse stakeholders in NYC
Potential for professional growth in nonprofit sector
Full Job Description
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Analysis & Reporting • Develop departmental as well as agency-wide budgets and forecasts
Monitoring spending and keeping the organization within its set budget
Prepare Master worksheets, upload accompanying budgets in government portal (HHS)
Create, assess, and/or modify the agency-wide cost allocation and amortization methodologies
Assist in financial audits and annual compliance reports for government funders
Assist in the preparation of the government vouchers and customer invoices with documentation
Oversee the physical & electronic filing, safekeeping, archival, retrieval of financial documents
Respond to inquiries from vendors, funders, partners, and internal staff re: financial matters
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
At least eight (8) years' work experience in a related field.
Knowledge of GAAP - Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
Direct experience with NYC government contracts financial reporting, vouchering.
Nonprofit experience - either government, nonprofit agency in NYC or NYS _ DHS preferred.
Knowledge of payroll concepts, regulations, processes, and terminology.
Experience building detailed line-item budgets for multiple departments and divisions.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to have a flexible work schedule and willingness to jump in and "get the work done," even if that means working occasionally on weekends, evenings, and some traditional holidays.
Utilize good judgment and discretion in the handling of confidential information
Must be detail oriented, highly organized, and can work independently.
Ability to manage multiple and shifting priorities with strong follow-up skills.
Excellent project management, time management and presentation skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills coupled with strong interpersonal skills, with ability to work as part of a team.
Work to resolve issues in a proactive, respectful, and positive manner
Proficient in MS Office, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe, with high degree of proficiency in Excel.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS (including Physical Demands):
May be required to work long hours and a varied schedule.
Travelling throughout various locations in the New York City area.
Lifting and moving objects weighing up to 30 pounds several times a week.
