Junior Accountant

Our client - a well know non profit organization based in Manhattan - are looking for a Junior Accountant to join the team. This is a temp to perm role, and the successful candidate must be immediately available to start a new role.

Client Details

Well known non profit organization with a fantastic mission, based in the heart of Manhattan. This role will be based in office on a hybrid schedule (3 days/week), and has the potential to be converted permanent within 6 months.

Description

The role will involve:

• Support the accounting team with day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger management, posting journal entries, reconciling accounts, and supporting the accounts payable function.

• Support in preparing invoices for payment by obtaining approvals, matching purchase order numbers, and researching for possible duplicate payments

• Support all other accounts payable functions such as entering invoices and check requisitions, proofs for accuracy, proper account coding, running processes, and printing checks.

• Assist outside Auditors with all required schedules, year-end audit requests, and auditor's questions.

• Support in preparation, review, and filing of 1099.

• Support in preparing and maintaining accounting schedules such as accounts payable accruals, prepaid expenses, etc.

• Responsible for maintaining and filing accounts payable documents.

• Assist in the day-to-day operations of the Accounting Department the general ledger

Profile

The successful candidate will have:

- Minimum 2 years relevant experience

- Prior experience working in the non profit space preferred

- Team player with strong communication skills

- Knowledge of FinancialEdge is beneficial but not essential

Job Offer

A competitive compensation and benefits package

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