Accountant

Company Overview:

Since 1968, Brooklyn A has provided free legal services for low-income residents of Brooklyn, pursuing neighborhood-based mission of justice, empowerment and community development. For over half a century, we have utilized an array of legal and advocacy strategies—community organizing, affirmative civil rights litigation, and eviction defense to defend the rights of individuals and families. Collaboration with the city, state, and federal officials to enforce housing laws and develop legislative solutions is also an integral part of our strategy.  Brooklyn A has three core departments —Preserving Affordable Housing (PAH), Consumer & Economic Advocacy (CEA), and Community & Economic Development (CED)—each of which has unique initiatives and plays a vital community role to ensure basic needs are met and fundamental rights affirmed.

Position Summary:

The Accountant will be an integral part of Brooklyn A’s Finance team. Under guidance of the Chief Financial Officer, the Accountant will provide support for the day-to-day financial and accounting operations to include:

• Participating in the day-to-day finance and accounting operations;
• Managing the accounts payable function by processing invoices, responding to vendors inquiries, maintaining strong vendor relations; and issue 1099’s for year-ended;
• Supporting the month-end close process and preparation of monthly/annual reporting;
• Providing support for grants management and submission of vouchers to government funders;
• Reconciling GL account cash and credit card accounts, as needed;
• Posting and reconciling cash receipts and disbursements in a timely and accurate manner to the GL;
• Monitoring and maintaining proper coding of restricted gifts in GL;
• Post and reverse accruals as needed to properly expense in correct time periods;
• Analyzing data and summarizing into easy to read reports, charts and graphs; and
• Perform other accounting duties as requested.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related field of experience;
• Minimum 2-3 years relevant work experience within a finance department, non-profit experience with government contracts preferred;
• Understanding of accrual accounting and knowledge of GAAP principles;
• Strong financial and analytical skills, including skills using Excel (Pivot Tables, V-LOOK UPS and SUMIF formulas);
• Strong analytical, presentation, communication, and problem-solving skills;
• Demonstrated experience with MS Office package software and financial management and payroll systems;
• Ability to analyze, evaluate and summarize financial records for accuracy and conformance to procedures, rules, and regulations;
• Strong reporting and recordkeeping skills, including the ability to synthesize lots of quantifiable and qualitative data into clear, plain language and readable charts and checklists;
• Must be able to work strategically within a team structure as well as independently, multi-task and work under tight deadlines;
• Dependability, good time management and organizational skills and be attentive to detail;and
• Thorough commitment to Brooklyn A’s mission.

Compensation & Benefits

Annual salary $65,000-75,000, dependent on years of experience. Great benefits package such as, employer paid health insurance; 27 days annual vacation, employer 4% contribution to 401(k); and paid parental leave.

To Apply

If you are interested in this position, you must submit your resume and a cover letter telling us why your experiences would make you a good fit for this role. This position is hybrid in-office/remote work position.

Brooklyn A is a diverse team that is committed to recruiting, supporting, retaining, and promoting talented staff with diverse backgrounds and experiences that share the organization's commitment to racial, economic and social justice. At Brooklyn A, diversity encompasses a variety of characteristics, lifestyles, and perspectives, including race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, education, disability, socio-economic status, and family status. We firmly believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment is essential to both the quality of our client services and the personal satisfaction of our staff. 

We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds to apply, including women, people of color, immigrants, people with disabilities, LGBTQ people, people from low-income backgrounds, and with lived experiences in the communities we serve.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, physical disability, or length of time spent unemployed.