Oakton, Virginia
Posted: 27-Jan-25
Location: Brooklyn, New York
Type: Full Time
Salary: $68,000 - $80,000
Categories:
Salary Details:
Preferred Education:
Start Date: Immediate Hire
About Us:
Bay Ridge Prep is a student-centered, K-12 independent school located in the beautiful Bay Ridge neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. Our faculty and staff is composed of educators and professionals dedicated to an inclusive, student-centered community that values the talents and learning styles of each individual. The Business Office is located in a separate location that is close to the two main school buildings.
Position Summary:
Bay Ridge Prep seeks a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Bookkeeper/Assistant to Business Manager to assist with the financial operations of our school and support the Business Manager in administrative and strategic tasks. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to handle all aspects of bookkeeping independently.
Reporting to the Business Manager, this is a full-time, in-person position, including during the summer months of July and August.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain and oversee all financial records for accounts payable, including processing purchase orders and tracking deliveries.
- Assist the Financial Assistant with reconciling bank statements.
- Assist the Financial Assistant with preparing monthly financial statements and reports for management and the board of directors.
- Support the Business Manager in administrative and strategic tasks.
- Ensure compliance with all financial regulations and school policies.
- Provide financial data and analysis as requested by the administration.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred
- At least 2 - 5 years of experience as a bookkeeper in a non-profit educational organization.
- Proficiency in QuickBooks Desktop accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word).
- Ability to learn and navigate other database systems.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks efficiently.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Benefits:
- Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans with Oxford Freedom (medical) and United Healthcare (dental, vision) are fully covered by the school for each full-time employee. Dependent coverage is available at an additional cost, partially funded by the school.
- Retirement Plan: Bay Ridge Prep offers a generous 403B retirement plan through TIAA-CREF. For full-time employees, the school makes an annual contribution equal to 3% of salary plus a matching contribution of up to an additional 4% of salary based on the employee’s additional contributions.
- Partial reimbursement via insurance plan for gym, fitness club/class membership (subject to the policies of and review by school insurance provider)
- Time Off: vacation, sick time, and personal time are included.
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
This job requires the ability to maintain the physical capacity required to navigate the school environment and office environment. The role routinely uses standard equipment such as computers, phones, and electronic devices. Travel between school buildings and the business office may be required and facilities are within walking distance.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resume, cover letter, and references to humanresources@bayridgeprep.org. Please include "Senior Bookkeeper/Assistant to Business Manager Application" in the subject line.
Due to the high number of résumés received for each job posting, we are unable to respond to each inquiry. The school administration will determine which candidates have a strong potential to join our staff and will make direct contact with those candidates.
We appreciate your interest in Bay Ridge Preparatory School, an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate on any basis protected by federal, state, or local laws.