Finance & Payroll Coordinator

ProPublica; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

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Benefits

Job summary

ProPublica, an independent nonprofit newsroom, is seeking a Finance Coordinator for its New York City headquarters. The role supports accounts payable, payroll data entry, expense reimbursements and corporate card reporting within a growing $65M operating budget.

You will be the primary staff and vendor contact for finance systems, coordinating with HR on payroll and new hires while reporting to the payroll and accounting manager. Remote work is not available.

Qualifications

• Three+ years direct customer-facing experience with computer-based systems.
• Ability to balance responsive service with accurate administrative work.
• Ability to learn and execute detailed financial procedures.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable: categorize invoices, PO matching, vendor relations.
• Compile semi-monthly payroll data and enter pay data in HRIS.
• Assist with expense reimbursements and corporate card reporting.
• Prepare journal entries and reconcile accounts under supervision.
• Handle deposits and electronic banking transactions.
• Maintain accurate records for AP and payroll for compliance.
• Assist during close, audits, and payroll tax filing support.
• Provide onboarding for new finance staff on AP/payroll systems.

Skills

Customer service

Accounting systems

Payroll data entry

Vendor relations

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent and collaborative

Tools

HRIS/Payroll system

Job description

ProPublica, an independent nonprofit newsroom, is seeking a Finance Coordinator for its New York City headquarters. The role supports accounts payable, payroll data entry, expense reimbursements and corporate card reporting within a growing $65M operating budget.

You will be the primary staff and vendor contact for finance systems, coordinating with HR on payroll and new hires while reporting to the payroll and accounting manager. Remote work is not available.