We are recruiting for an educational nonprofit with religious affiliations. This role will require travel between offices in Brooklyn and Queens. There will be some flexibility with schedule as one will create their own site visits and meetings with staff on site.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Effectively plan and organize the information, tools, and techniques for the performance of assigned
administrative and financial reviews of the Schools/Academies.
Execute administrative and financial review assignments in accordance with accepted professional
standards and prepares a written or digital original report with recommendations for the correction of
unsatisfactory conditions, improvements in operations, and reductions in cost.
Execute follow-up administrative and financial reviews four months after issuance of original report to
confirm recommendations have been accepted.
Prepare Financial Evaluation Reports when requested for:
various entities associated with the org.
Assist in the training of location staff members in accounting software.
Assist in preparing Budget Review sheets for all Schools and Academies.
Provides assistance as requested to Schools and Academies, corporations, agencies, and departments in the area of financial management and administration.
Assist in the continuous evaluation and improvement of administrative and financial review programs,
procedures, questionnaires, tests, and techniques.
Assists in audit investigations due to irregularities (officially reported or suspected).
Perform special projects as requested by the Comptroller or Secretary of Financial Administration Office.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or relevant field (e.g., Finance, Financial Management, Business)
Three to five (3-5) years’ experience in Accounting or relevant industry
Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices
Knowledge of non-profit accounting; financial planning
Knowledge of local, state, and federal auditing and compliance laws and regulations
Required Skills and Abilities
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, and Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Working knowledge of QuickBooks and other relevant accounting software/technologies
Continually update the skills needed to perform the assigned responsibilities
Excellent written communication skills and interpersonal skills
Use of independent judgement to identify and correct inefficiencies in auditing practices/procedures
Ability to stay abreast of best practices and trends; evaluate and recommend improvements
Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality; committed to financial transparency
Ability to generate, analyze, and explain financial data
Ability to explain and train individuals with various levels of accounting knowledge/skillset
Ability to maintain collaborative relationships with colleagues, clergy, staff and departments/agencies
throughout the Diocese
Valid driver’s license and dependable vehicle for travel to locations within and outside of the Diocese
Knowledge of the Roman Catholic Church and its: tenets, structure, beliefs, and attitudes
Proficient understanding of the Diocesan organizational structure including, but not limited to, reporting
structure
Looking for someone with small business background, each school is a single entity and person must have QuickBooks experience.
Salary for the roles should be in the $70-80k, person must have access to reliable transportation. Feel free to email with questions and interest.