Accounting Manager presso Brooklyn Community Services

Position: Accounting Manager

Department: Finance

Reports to: Controller

Work Location: 151 Lawrence Street, Downtown Brooklyn, NY

Hours: Full Time - 35 hours per week

Salary Range: $85,000 - $90,000

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 Accounting Manager reports to and assists the Controller and is responsible for back office accounting functions including supporting Accounts Receivable contract advance and income cash receipts review; Accounts Payable and Credit Card expense allocations; Payroll funding needs and data entry, and preparation of the fiscal year-end schedules for auditors� review.

The Accounting Manager 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:

The Accounting Manager reports to and assists the Controller and is responsible for back-office accounting functions such as:

• Overseeing and performing monthly bank reconciliations.

• Managing accounts receivable processes including contract advance/income cash receipts review.

• Coordination of accounts payable and credit card expense allocations.

• Supporting internal controls.

• Preparation of fiscal year-end schedules for auditors� review.

• Supporting payroll operations.

• Ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and with BCS�s

• commitment to strong internal controls..

• Other duties and special projects as assigned by the Controller and Chief Financial Officer

Qualifications:

• BS Degree in Accounting or Finance

• Five (5) years plus Not-for-Profit (NFP) general ledger accounting experience with 2 years in supervisory role

• Knowledge of NFP GAAP Accounting.

• Not for Profit experience or experience working at a Public Accounting Firm working with Not for Profit clients.

• Must be able to manage a small staff, handle multiple tasks and communicate with others within and outside the Finance Department

• Demonstrated ability to gather, interpret and use data to create reports

• Exceptional organizational and time management skills

• Strong Excel spreadsheet, Google sheet and basic Microsoft Word skills required

• Proficiency in General Ledger software, with Sage Intacct for Nonprofits software experience preferred.

BCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.