Bookkeeper

About the role

Established by Black and Latina activists in 1984, the Violence Intervention Program (VIP) is NYC’s only culturally specific organization with a mission to address domestic and sexual violence within Latine communities. We provide intensive support and services to 3,500+ survivors and children every year and reach 10,000+ community members through community events and preventive education workshops. We are dedicated to developing innovative programs that meet the complex needs of our diverse community and that align with our organizational values.

Responsibilities

• Maintain complete general ledger for all financial transactions of the organization;
• Balance books for the preparation of reports to show income, expenses and other items relating to bookkeeping of the organization;
• Track organization’s accounts payable and accounts receivable;
• Enter and maintain cash receipts, disbursement journal and general ledger;
• Prepare bank reconciliation for all bank accounts;
• Aid the Fiscal Director in preparation of the annual financial audits;
• Aid the Fiscal Director in preparing the annual budget for the organization;
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Comptroller, Fiscal Director or Executive Director.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or comparable experience in accounting and budgeting;
• Bilingual a plus (English/Spanish);
• Working knowledge of fund accounting software (e.g. Fund EZ), Bill.com and a high degree of spreadsheet application proficiency are strongly preferred;
• Strong verbal, written, communication and documenting skills;
• Must be well organized, assertive, work independently and collectively, while maintaining a flexible work schedule;
• Must have a strong commitment to working in diverse setting and to supporting delivery of culturally sensitive services;
• Strong collaborative skills and approach to leadership that promotes staff growth and creativity;
• Ability to operate office equipment such as computers, copy & fax machine, phone system, etc., with strong internet and software skills; incl. Microsoft Office and donor database;
• Must ensure agency, program and client confidentiality at all times.

Compensation & Benefits

• Full-time, non-exempt position, working 35 hours per week with a pay rate of $55,000/year;
• VIP covers 90% of medical insurance premium costs for employees and their families;
• Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Accounts available;
• Unlimited Paid Time Off program, 12 paid holidays, a mid-year and end-of-year office closure.
• Summer Friday schedule (optional)
• Commuter benefits (Mass Transit & Parking)
• 403b retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Disability & Life Insurance

Please visit our website to apply and for more information about the role: https://violenceinterventionprogram.bamboohr.com/careers/