Bookkeeper

Location: New York

Job Details

Level: Experienced

Job Location:

New York, NY 10018

Position Type:
Full Time

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 Salary/year

Job Category:
Finance

Organization Overview

The Ali Forney Center (AFC) is dedicated to protecting LGBTQ+ youth from the harms of homelessness and empowering them with the tools needed to live independently. Founded in 2002, AFC provides comprehensive services, including housing, healthcare, and educational support to over 2,000 youth annually. AFC's mission is to create an affirming and supportive environment where LGBTQ+ youth can thrive.

Position Overview

The Bookkeeper will play a key role in supporting AFC’s finance department, ensuring the smooth processing of financial transactions, maintaining accurate financial records, and assisting in budget tracking. This role will involve working closely with the agency’s outsourced finance firm, and various departments to support accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash flow management, metro card distribution and tracking, expense tracking, financial coding, audit preparation, and budget monitoring.

Accounts

Payable & Accounts Receivable

• Process invoices and payments in a timely manner, ensuring accuracy and proper documentation, utilizing a digital bill pay system.
• Maintain records of vendor payments and reconcile accounts payable transactions.
• Track incoming payments and assist in accounts receivable reconciliation.
• Expedite AP for clients and staff check requests.
• Onboard new vendors including data entry, W-9 collection and contract filing.

Cash Flow Management Support

• Monitor cash balances and provide reports to ensure sufficient cash flow for operational needs.
• Assist in preparing weekly and monthly cash flow projections.

Metro Card Distribution & Tracking

• Distribute, track, and reconcile Metro Cards provided to staff and program participants.
• Ensure proper documentation and reporting for Metro Card usage.

Receipt & Expense Tracking, Coding, and Input

• Collect, verify, and process receipts and expense reports from various departments.
• Ensure accurate coding of expenses and input financial data into accounting systems.
• Maintain organized records of financial transactions and supporting documentation.

Credit & Debit Card Management

• Distribute and track agency credit cards by user.
• Collect, verify, and process receipts and expense reports from various departments.
• Ensure accurate coding of expenses and input financial data into accounting systems.
• Maintain organized records of financial transactions and supporting documentation.

Budget Tracking & Departmental Meetings

• Attend all department budget meetings, taking notes and tracking financial discussions.
• Assist in monitoring budgets and expenditures across departments.
• Assist with regular reports to department heads on financial performance and budget variances.
• Participate in Development/Revenue Meetings.

File Management & Audit Preparation

• Organize and maintain hard copy and digital financial records, ensuring compliance with recordkeeping policies.
• Assist in audit preparation, including gathering documentation and ensuring readiness for external reviews.
• Support the Finance Manager and auditors in responding to audit inquiries.

Qualifications and Benefits Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with a commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to AFC’s mission and working with LGBTQ+ homeless youth.
• Experience with Sage Intacct and  is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook and Excel.
• Experience with nonprofit bookkeeping and financial reporting.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to AFC’s mission and values, particularly in supporting LGBTQ+ homeless youth.

Full-Time Benefits & PTO

• Paid sick, vacation, personal, 12 holidays
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k (matching)
• EAP program

Additional Information

Bilingual (Spanish) speaking candidates are encouraged to apply. Transgender and gender non-conforming people are encouraged to apply.

The Ali Forney Center is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.

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