Associate, Finance

Finance Associate 

Job Description

Organization Overview:

Sakhi for South Asian Survivors exists to represent the South Asian and Indo Caribbean diaspora in a survivor-led movement for gender-justice and to honor the collective and inherent power of all survivors of violence. Sakhi is committed to serving survivors through a combination of efforts including—but not limited to—direct services, advocacy and organizing, technical assistance, and community outreach.

Sakhi serves survivors from the South Asian and Indo-Caribbean diaspora who trace their backgrounds to Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, the West Indies, and Africa. Members of our community come from diverse backgrounds including age range, gender, religion, ethnic origin, economic and educational background, language spoken, and immigration status. We work to represent, inform, actively engage, and mobilize the South Asian community in an intersectional, intergenerational survivor-led movement for gender justice.

At Sakhi we offer a unique work environment that is collaborative, fun, and committed to social justice. Members of the LGBTQIA+ community, persons of color and bilingual/bicultural applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. At Sakhi, we have a clear vision: to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, to stay and do their best work. Sakhi is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

This is a full-time role that requires flexibility with schedule. 

Position Responsibilities

The Finance Associate will be responsible for managing the financial and administrative functions in the Finance Department. These functions include accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), budget and grant management, payroll processing, monthly revenue and expense reconciliations and reporting and assisting with the annual audit. This is a full-time position and will report directly to the Associate Director of Finance & Operations.

Principal Duties

Financial Management

• Manage the Accounts Payable process

  • Record all vendor invoices in the accounting system in a timely manner; receive approval and make payments accordingly

  • Review vendor statements and answer any vendor inquiries

  • Maintain W-9 documentation for all contractors

  • Review employee credit card activity, reconcile to monthly statements, and record activity into accounting system

  • Manage the rental payment process for the Housing Justice Program - ensure all rental payments are submitted in a timely manner, ensure accurate grant allocation for all payments, keep track of security deposits etc.

• Manage the Accounts Receivable process

  • Record all deposits (checks) into the accounting system accurately and in a timely manner, and file copies of receipts

  • Ensure Accounts Receivable report is updated and manage collection of aging items

• Month-end process

  • Ensure financial records are closed by the 15th of each month (for the prior month)

  • Work with outsourced Controller to prepare monthly reports

  • Assist in updating revenue and expense forecast following month end close

• Financial Processes

  • Assist in the development and implementation of best in class financial processes and internal controls

Budget/Grant Management

• Assist in grants administration i.e. the preparation of grant reports or reimbursement requests for grant awards

• Enter and update staff allocations in Sakhi’s budgeting system to ensure the accuracy of operating budget and forecast scenarios

• Produce budget versus actual financial reports for grants as needed

Audit Support

• Assist with vendor and cash receipts files and supporting documentation during annual financial statement audits

• Assist with the annual audit process

Payroll Processing

• Prepare Payroll for review and approval, submit updates to payroll processing company such as salary changes and other pertinent HR info

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, or business administration supplemented by courses in accounting

• Minimum of two years bookkeeping/financial management experience including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and maintenance of various supporting schedules

• Experience in developing and managing organizational and grant budgets, including experience tracking of indirect cost rates on grants

• Detailed knowledge of and experience working with QuickBooks accounting software

• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets

• Ability to work effectively as part of an office team

• Detail-oriented, with excellent organizational skills

• Ability to manage multiple tasks meeting all deadlines

• Keen analytical and problem-solving skills

• Desired - knowledge of nonprofit expense tracking and payment processing and, with training, an awareness of how these practices affect variance analysis and budgeting

• Must be able to work in either NYC office 1-2 days a week 

Application Information

The salary range for this position is $70,000 - $80,000 commensurate with experience. Sakhi offers health and dental benefits, paid parental leave and all full-time team members have access to clinical supervision. 

At Sakhi, we have a clear vision: to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, stay and do their best work. Sakhi is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Bilingual/bicultural applicants, persons of color, people with disabilities and LGBTQIA+ people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application Information

Applications accepted on a rolling basis. Ideal candidates will be available to start as soon as possible. Please complete the application via Sakhi’s Career Center, available on our website. You must submit a resume and cover letter with your application to be considered. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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