Job Description 

Finance Associate

Company: R.F. Wilkins Consultants

Location: Queens, NY

Website: RFWconsultants.com 

Employment: Full Time

Salary: $60,000 to $80,000 commensurate with experience and qualifications

Schedule: Mon-Thurs 9am-5pm (in-person 3 days/week, work remote 2 days/week)

Contact: Adam Knotts, COO, with questions or to submit resume for consideration. aknotts@rfwconsultants.com

About the Firm: R.F. Wilkins Consultants, Inc. is a New York-based Business Development and Management Consulting Firm. We partner with non-profits, small businesses, government agencies, and corporations to meet their development and expansion needs. Services under our umbrella include fundraising and capital sourcing, project management and technical assistance, marketing and branding, stakeholder engagement, and compliance. We are a growing, but nimble firm working strategically to meet our client’s goals. We have a close nit team working in a fast-paced environment. Our staff are our greatest asset; therefore, we encourage flexible working environments and continuous growth opportunities. 

About the Role: Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, the Finance Associate assumes a significant role in the financial decision-making and policy formation of the company. Specific areas of responsibility include Budget, Procurement, Accounts Receivable/Payable and all daily bookkeeping. This position has responsibility for managing the annual operating budget and provides assistance to all financial operations.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

- Plan, organize and manage the financial operations of the company including financial planning, budgeting, analysis, and revenue cycle functions.

- Ensure internal and external deadlines are met for financial statements, audits, cost reports, etc.

- Manages the company’s annual operating budget and develops long-range financial forecasts to ensure efficient resource allocation and adequate funding for operations and long-term capital needs.

- Conduct weekly reconciliation of accounts.

- Create and send out monthly invoices to clients.

- Manage all accounts payable and accounts receivable.

- Prepare all necessary documentation requested by accountant to prepare taxes and all other quarterly and annual filings required by law.

- When necessary, call the IRS and state agencies on behalf of the company to discuss and resolve tax related issues.

- Process bi-weekly payroll with payroll company.

- Performs other related duties as assigned.

Our Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate has experience working with government and city agencies, as well as experience working in the finance, project management and/or construction industries. 

We look for teammates who are humble, curious, kind, proactive, resourceful. We are a small company- being nimble, flexible and not afraid of getting your hands dirty is a must. 

We are looking for:

- Bachelor’s Degree required and preferred in Accounting, Business, Finance or related area.

- Master’s Degree preferred, MBA or equivalent

- Two years related operational experience (preferably in finance, project management and/or construction management) or a relevant combination of education and experience highly desirable. 

- Demonstrated capacity for high-level strategic thinking and creativity, especially as it relates to issues of organizational design and efficiency. 

- Experience with managing complexity and instituting new policies and procedures using a data-driven approach a must. 

- Superior judgment, discretion, and interpersonal abilities, as well as strong financial budgeting, information technology abilities, written and organizational skills.

- Must be able to work with diverse constituencies and support an inclusive work environment.