Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from RiseBoro Community Partnership
Job overview
The Grant Accountant at RiseBoro Community Partnership manages financial and administrative tasks related to grant and contract receivables, ensuring accurate invoicing and expenditure reporting to support organizational financial health.
Responsibilities and impact
The Grant Accountant prepares vouchers, maintains reporting schedules, audits expenses, supports budget preparation, analyzes ledgers, reconciles receipts, prepares sub-contractor agreements, responds to inquiries, and assists with month-end closing and cross-training in finance functions.
Experience and skills
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent with 1-2 years related experience; associate degree preferred. Skills include basic accounting, proficiency in Microsoft Excel, attention to detail, communication, and experience with NYC and NYS agencies is preferred. Yardi system experience is a plus.
Work environment and culture
The role requires commitment to RiseBoro's mission and values, emphasizing support for underserved communities and understanding institutional and structural racism and bias.
Company information
RiseBoro Community Partnership is a community-focused organization committed to supporting diverse and underserved populations, fostering equity and inclusion in its operations and services.
Team overview
The Grant Accountant works under the Senior Billing and Compliance Manager and supports the Finance Department, including cross-training for broader finance functions.
Company overview
RiseBoro Community Partnership is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing comprehensive services to underserved communities in Brooklyn, New York. They offer programs in affordable housing, senior services, health care, education, and economic empowerment. Founded in 1973, RiseBoro has evolved from a small community group into a multifaceted organization addressing various social determinants of health. Their revenue streams include government grants, private donations, and service fees, enabling them to sustain and expand their impactful initiatives.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your experience with grant accounting, focusing on financial accuracy, invoicing, and receivables management as outlined in the job description at RiseBoro Community Partnership.
Emphasize your skills in preparing vouchers, monitoring grant expenditures, conducting ledger analysis, and supporting audit readiness, especially your familiarity with NYC and NYS agency grants if applicable.
Apply through multiple platforms including the RiseBoro corporate website, LinkedIn, and other job boards to maximize your chances of being noticed for the Grant Accountant role.
Connect on LinkedIn with members of RiseBoro's Finance Department or the Senior Billing and Compliance Manager, using ice breakers like commenting on RiseBoro’s community impact initiatives or asking about the integration of financial systems like Yardi in their grant processes.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords such as 'grant accounting,' 'voucher preparation,' 'general ledger analysis,' 'audit readiness,' 'budget monitoring,' and specific agency names like 'NYC DEP' or 'NYS DOH' to pass automated screenings.
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