Position: Senior Accountant - General Ledger
Program/Department: Finance/General Ledger
Reports to: Accounting Manager
Work Location: 151 Lawrence Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11201
Status: Full time Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Salary Range : $75,000 - $83,000
Brooklyn Community Services (BCS) partners with members of the Brooklyn community to overcome obstacles on their pathway toward self-determination.
Since 1866, founded on the principle of neighbors helping neighbors, BCS has worked in neighborhoods impacted by systemic poverty.
Today, we continue to strengthen communities by fostering the educational success of children, the leadership development of youth, the employment and housing stability of adults, the advancement of individuals living with disabilities, and the empowerment of seniors and families.
Through 42 programs, and over 400 staff, Brooklyn Community Services serves more than 20,000 people each year.
Position Summary:
The Senior Accountant reports to and assists the Accounting Manager and is responsible for back office accounting functions, bank reconciliations, investment accounts analysis, payroll entry review, and preparation of the fiscal year-end schedules for auditors’ review.
The Senior Accountant ensures that the organization is in compliance with all applicable accounting procedures and standards Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and with BCS’s commitment to strong internal controls.
Responsibilities:
Prepare fiscal year-end reports and schedules for auditors’ reviews
Maintain monthly GL account analysis for key accounts
Prepare cash receipt entries for posting
Payroll Entry Review
Review and assist in approving the Corporate Credit Card Expense Reports
Reconcile special events
Reconcile Bank Accounts
Other duties and special projects as determined by Accounting Manager & Controller
Requirements:
BA/BS in Accounting or Finance
Three (3) years plus Not-for-Profit general ledger accounting experience
Proficiency in General Ledger software, with Sage Intacct for Nonprofits Software experience preferred
Advanced spreadsheet skills required
A fundamental understanding of non-profit accounting is required
Demonstrated ability to gather, interpret and use data to create reports
Exceptional organizational and time management skills
Ability to work independently and take initiative
BCS requires that all employees entering the workplace be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless an exemption is granted as a medical or religious accommodation
BCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
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