Business Associate, Education

Job Details
Job Location
1474 GATES AVENUE - BROOKLYN, NY
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
High School
Salary Range
$62,025.60 - $65,520.00 Salary/year
Travel Percentage
None
Job Shift
Day Shift
Job Category
Nonprofit - Social Services
Description
Organizational Overview
RiseBoro Community Partnership is a comprehensive agency that serves underserved communities in New York City. Since its inception in 1973, RiseBoro has collaborated with community leaders, government agencies, and private investors to address housing, health, and service needs. Their programs span various areas, including housing, senior services, health care, youth development, education, empowerment, community development, arts programming, skills training, homelessness prevention, and access to healthy foods.
Here are some highlights:
Youth Center: RiseBoro converted 30,000 square feet of vacant land into a youth center, providing local youth and their families with opportunities for skill development, mentorship, and growth.
Senior Services: RiseBoro was designated the first Innovative Senior Center in Brooklyn by the NYC Department for the Aging. Their extensive programming includes health management, physical exercise, and nutritional programs, collaborating with local hospitals and universities.
Affordable Housing: RiseBoro is involved in affordable housing projects, such as the Hunters Point venture, which includes 1,100 apartments and retail/community space. 80% of the units are permanently affordable or earmarked for seniors.
RiseBoro's mission is to empower communities to thrive, regardless of the odds. They work toward a city where zip codes don't determine health outcomes, housing stability, or economic power.
If you're interested, consider becoming part of the RiseBoro community.
Candidates must have the required qualifications to be considered for the position. The salary or hourly rate offer will be based on the candidate's experience in the exact or comparable position and additional preferred qualifications will be considered.
Schedule: Full-Time, 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday: 10 am to 6 pm
Pay Rate: $62,025.60 - $65,520.00
ROLES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
The Business Associate will provide assistance with the day-to-day business functions of our RB Education division. They will serve as the liaison to RBs Administrative Departments including, but not limited to, Finance & Accounting, Accounts Payable, Receivables , Payroll, Risk Management & IT. In addition, the Business Associate will track the financial performance for all government funded contracts and fundraising activities. Other duties and responsibilities include:
Operational duties:

• Work with Program Directors and Operations Associate to secure appropriate backup source documentation to substantiate invoices and claims.

Accounting, Finance & Payroll duties:

• Work with Director of Operations and VP to prepare budgets and budget modifications for all grants, non-funded programs and division operating activities. Maintain copy of grant information including but not limited to budgets and work-scope for auditing purposes.
• Analyze financial information (e.g. revenues, expenditures and cash management) to ensure all operations are within budget by performing monthly budget to actual variance analysis;
• Report variances between actual and budgeted financial results at the end of each reporting period to the finance department and review with program directors;
• Review budgets to ensure compliance with contractual and legal regulations;
• Coordinate requests to funder for approval to purchase equipment and one-time costs as applicable;
• Request property codes (previously referred to as cost centers) for new grants & contracts and at the start of new fiscal years;
• Approve & track requests on all purchases;
• Develop and regularly maintain budget expense trackers for all Education division grants;
• Ensure invoices are sent in a timely manner to the Accounts Payable department;
• Review vouchers sent to funding agencies to ensure accuracy;
• Regularly review general ledgers, identify inaccuracies, and prepare journals to effect change;
• Assist with reviewing staff timecards to ensure timely approval and proper allocation prior to payroll cut-off date;
• Assist with ensuring payroll certification reports are reviewed in a timely manner; report discrepancies, as appropriate, to the Payroll Department;
• Suggest spending improvements that increase profits.

REQUIRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Understanding of financial forecasting and experience with bookkeeping principles; experience with YARDI strongly preferred
• Entrepreneurial spirit and customer-service attitude;
• Must be detail-oriented and possess excellent written, communication and organizational skills;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced knowledge of Word and Excel;
• Ability to deal professionally with confidential information.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:

• Bachelor's degree; or High School diploma or equivalent and 1 to 3 years of related experience

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/Affirmative Action Policy
It is the policy of RiseBoro to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. No individual will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, age, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, political or union affiliation, marital or partnership status, sex, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity, familial status, genetic information or predisposition or characteristic, disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, status as a veteran or member of the U.S. military and related obligations, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, job placement, compensation, benefits, training and apprenticeship, employee development, promotion, demotion, discipline, transfer, lay-off and recall, and termination. RiseBoro offers reasonable accommodation based on religion and/or disability as required by law, and requests for accommodation are to be directed to the Human Resources Department.