BQLT Seeks a Full Time Finance Associate

BQLT Seeks a Full Time Finance Associate
Hybrid, In-Person 3x a week
Office located in Downtown Brooklyn

Role Overview:
Brooklyn Queens Land Trust, a steward of 37 community gardens across the two boroughs, is
looking to hire a full-time Finance Associate, responsible for financial administration, record
keeping, reporting, general administrative filing, board support and funding/grant compliance
tracking. The Finance Associate will report to the board of directors’ personnel committee and
directly support the Treasurer in service of the general functioning of the board. BQLT’s
Finance Associate will work closely on day-to-day operations with the Senior Program Manager
and participate in monthly meetings for Finance + Grants and Property Management
Committees.

Key Responsibilities:
Financial Administration and Reporting
● Financial Record-Keeping:
Maintain and update financial records using accounting software (QuickBooks) and
spreadsheets (Google Sheets).
Receive, record and file income, expenses, and other financial transactions.
Financial filings include but not limited to tax docs, receipts, insurance policies, bank and
credit statements.
● Budget and Cash Flow Management:
Assist in developing annual budgets in collaboration with the Board or Finance Committee.
Monitor budget performance and report any variances.
Code transactions by award source and type of events.
Reconcile bank statements quarterly to ensure accuracy.
Manage bank deposits and withdrawals.
● Financial Transactions:
Process and prepare invoices, reimbursements, and payments in a timely manner.
Coordinate communications and schedule of payments with all vendors.
Prepare checks or online payments as required.
Maintain billing accounts.
● Financial Reporting:
Assisting with maintaining up-to-date funding portals.
Prepare financial reports for board meetings or stakeholders.
Present financial updates and reports to the Board of Directors.

Awards (Grants and Funding) Management
● Account management for discretionary funding, grants, and other awarded funding:
Track and manage spending and reimbursements for all awards
Produce required financial reports for grants
Oversee Government Contracting + Reimbursements
● Process donation acknowledgements and maintain donor database records:
General Administrative Filing
● Day-to-day office administration:
Manage mail, phone, and email communications
Maintain intake and filing system for organizational files and contact database
● Compliance and Documentation:
Ensure compliance with nonprofit financial regulations and guidelines.
Maintain organized financial documentation for audits or reviews.

Qualifications:
Proven experience (3+ years) in financial management, accounting, or a related field.
Familiarity with nonprofit financial practices and regulations is preferred.
Familiarity with discretionary funding, government contracts is preferred.
Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks) Google Drive and Microsoft Excel.
Strong attention to detail, great communication and organizational skills.
Additional Requirements:
Commitment to the mission and values of BQLT, especially in promoting urban agriculture and
community development.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, collaborating effectively with board members,
staff, and volunteers. Problem solver.
Benefits:
Competitive salary ($26/hour for 35 hours a week), PTO, $3000 health care stipend to start after
6-month engagement.
+10% fringe benefits (workers comp, disability, SUIT, FMLA, FICA)
Opportunity to contribute to the growth and sustainability of a community-focused organization.
Potential for professional development and networking within the nonprofit sector.

Please send your resume and cover letter no later than May 18, 2026 to us via email at: [email protected].