Description
The National Center for Urban Solutions (NCUS) is seeking a highly experienced Bookkeeper to manage complex financial operations and ensure compliance across multiple programs and funding sources. This role is critical to maintaining financial integrity and supporting strategic decision-making for our mission-driven organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee all bookkeeping functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.
- Manage reconciliations for multiple bank accounts and funding streams.
- Prepare detailed monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for leadership and grant compliance.
- Support audits and ensure adherence to GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards.
- Assist with budgeting and cash flow management in collaboration with the CFO.
- Implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard financial assets.
- Train and mentor junior staff on accounting processes and best practices.
Requirements
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA or advanced certification preferred.
- Minimum 3+ years of professional bookkeeping or accounting experience, preferably in a nonprofit setting.
- Expertise in QuickBooks and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Strong understanding of grant reporting and fund accounting.
- Proven ability to manage complex financial systems and meet strict deadlines.
Skills & Attributes
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.
- Ability to work independently and handle confidential information.
- Comfortable in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
Skills Required
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- CPA or advanced certification
- Minimum 3+ years of professional bookkeeping or accounting experience
- Experience in a nonprofit setting
- Expertise in QuickBooks
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Strong understanding of grant reporting and fund accounting
- Ability to manage complex financial systems and meet strict deadlines
What We Do
NCUS is a national consulting and management corporation that partners with private, public, and nonprofit organizations to deliver results-driven solutions to challenges in education, wellness, workforce development, and community impact. Founded to strengthen underserved urban communities, it combines an integrated service model with grassroots engagement to advance economic mobility. Its programs connect individuals, families, and communities with opportunities, resources, and pathways to long-term socioeconomic advancement.
