Position Summary:

African American Planning Commission, a non-profit organization, seeks an experienced Bookkeeper to join the organization's accounting team. The Bookkeeper is responsible for implementing and maintaining the organization's accounting system. The Bookkeeper is responsible for the day-to-day accounting

Responsibilities:

• Maintenance of All Accounting Records through General Ledger
• Journal Entries
• Processing invoices,
• Bank account reconciliations and bank deposits.
• The bookkeeper also keeps records of assets and liabilities and assists with preparation of financial statements and reports.
• Perform other accounting functions, as required

Education/Training:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting is preferred

• Technical proficiency, including use of accounting software (Sage Quantum, QuickBooks, etc.) and web-based applications

• Computer literacy: Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Professional Experience

• At least 1 plus years previous nonprofit accounting experience Nonprofit background is a must

• Ability to work independently, be a team player, maintain confidential information, multitask and follow-up with colleagues, customers/applicants, and supervisor

• Strong customer services skill and attention to detail

Communication Skills

• Excellent verbal, listening, analytical and written communications skills

• Communicate in a positive, professional and effective manner with members of staff, upper management, and funding agencies to promote positive Agency outcomes

• Answers inquiries accurately and in a timely manner

• Organized and punctual

Equal Employment Opportunity

AAPCI is an equal employment opportunity employer and understands that embracing our differences makes us a stronger, better agency. We appreciate the importance of having a workforce that reflects the various communities in which we work, and we strive to create an inclusive environment where diverse employees want to work and where they can flourish professionally. In furtherance of our culture, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.

AAPCI is subject to, and in compliance with, the New York City Order of the Commissioner of Health and Mental Hygiene to Require COVID-19 Vaccination for City Employees and Certain City Contractors. AAPCI will consider requests for reasonable accommodations consistent with applicable law and the New York City Order of the Commissioner of Health and Mental Hygiene to Require COVID-19 Vaccination for City Employees and Certain City Contractors.