Overview

About The Brotherhood Sister Sol (Bro Sis): 

The Brotherhood Sister Sol is a social justice youth development organization that since 1995 has been a place where Black and Latinx youth claim the power of their history, identity, and community to build the future they want to see. By educating, organizing, and training, we are challenging inequity and creating opportunity for all.

The organization has over 40 full-time staff, serves thousands throughout New York City, and has a $8.5 million dollar operating budget. In addition, in coming weeks we will be moving into our new building – a 20,000 square foot state-of-the-art 6-story beacon. 2022. It is an exciting period of organizational growth and increased impact in our community and beyond.

POSITION SUMMARY 

The Accountant Associate will be responsible for key weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting activities. These activities will include processing and properly coding all accounting transactions, reconciling financial statements and accounts, vendor onboarding, and ensuring data accuracy. 

The Accountant Associate will report to the Controller and work closely with program directors.

 RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Accounts Payable: Input and pay invoices, credit card statements, receipts, and reimbursements – reconcile vendor statements and vendors management 
  • Accounts Receivable: Assist with invoice preparation and track support pledged and other receivables 
  • Reconcile credit card statements and accounts, and ensure data accuracy
  • Review financial records, processes, and accounts to ensure accuracy
  • Reconcile bank accounts by compiling, organizing, and balancing financial information
  • Correct coding errors and posts journal entry adjustments
  • Update and maintain general ledger accounts
  • Partner with Controller to ensure accurate and adequate paper and electronic document retention
  • Provide support during annual fiscal audit. 
  • Perform any other fiscal duties or tasks as assigned or required.

 EXPERIENCE & PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS & SKILL SETS

  • 5+ years of proven experience in areas mentioned above;
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or business. Master’s degree welcomed.
  • Must have technical and computational accounting skills as well as an understanding of US GAAP and applicable industry standards.
  • Must be detail-oriented with strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Adaptive to a dynamic, rapidly growing work environment.
  • Highly entrepreneurial, self-motivated, resourceful and flexible;
  • Computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office;
  • Knowledge of Sage Intacct, Bill.com, Tallie is a plus
  • Committed to mission of Bro Sis

As The Brotherhood Sister Sol is a youth development organization that works in close quarters with young people and children, and as the safety of our children and their families and our community is paramount, we have instituted a policy that all staff must be fully vaccinated. If there is a medical or religious reason for an exemption from vaccination this can be presented and will be considered.

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