Bookkeeper, Empowerment

$54,080 - $66,269/Yr

Riseboro Community Partnership

Full-time - Entry Level

Social Assistance

About the position

The Bookkeeper at RiseBoro Community Partnership plays a crucial role in supporting the administrative team within the Empowerment Division. This position involves maintaining accounting records, managing financial documentation, and assisting program staff to streamline administrative tasks. The Bookkeeper will ensure accurate financial reporting and support the Business Manager in budget preparation and financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a filing and accounting system for assigned contracts and vendor invoices.
• Collect and prepare Financial Assistance Request backup documentation, submit payables for approval, distribute printed checks to program directors, and track disbursement.
• Prepare and submit invoices for operational expenses and vendor payments for all programs.
• Distribute checks, MetroCards, and gift cards promptly to Program Directors.
• Track and collect signature/reconciliation backup documentation for Gift Cards, Metro cards, and Petty Cash for the respective programs.
• Provide periodic reports on spending projections and current balances of program funds.
• Assist the Business Manager with the preparation of annual budgets, monthly billing vouchers, and program and budget modifications.
• Update the financial reports including Google Sheets trackers every month.
• Review financial ledgers for accuracy on the spending for the contracts and budgets every month.
• Submit corrections every month if needed after reviewing general ledgers.
• Track payroll and add salaries to the respective tracker every pay period.
• Serve as a backup for the other bookkeeper during time off and vacation periods.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma is required with 1-2 years of bookkeeping or admin-related experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Apps, specifically Google Sheets, Word, and Excel.
• Excellent organizational skills with very strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage time effectively and work independently or collaboratively as a team.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, troubleshoot, and problem-solve to execute goals or meet deadlines.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university; degree in business, finance, math, or a related field is a plus.
• Knowledge of bookkeeping, budgeting, and financial analysis in a nonprofit environment is a plus.
• Experience and knowledge of homelessness prevention is a plus.
• Commitment to work that supports communities that have experienced systemic oppression and bias preferred.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunity policies
• Reasonable accommodations based on religion and/or disability as required by law.