Fiscal Assistant

Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Met Council is seeking a Fiscal Assistant to support day-to-day Budget operations in its Fiscal Departments. The role includes billing funders, compiling backup documentation, and producing expense analyses to support financial decision-making.

The position requires a High School Diploma (Bachelor's in Accounting preferred), internships in fiscal roles, and strong MS Word/Excel skills. Experience with accounts payable and software like MIP, Timberline, or One-Site is a plus.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma; BS in accounting preferred.
• 1–2 internships in fiscal/accounting required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel, including pivot tables.
• Thorough knowledge of accounts payable.
• Experience with MIP, Timberline, or One-Site is a plus.
• Strong written and oral English communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist with billing funders and backup documentation.
• Produce expense analysis and additional analyses as requested.
• Assist with month- and year-end closing.
• Additional responsibilities as required.
• Adaptable with flexible schedule; able to work independently or in a team.
• Comfort with technology and various software.
• Maintain high integrity and discretion with sensitive financial information.
• Demonstrate analytical thinking and mathematical reasoning.
• Show accountability.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Pivot Tables

Accounts Payable

MIP

Timberline

One-Site

English communication

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor of Science in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Pivot Tables

MIP

Timberline

One-Site

Job description

Met Council is America’s largest Jewish charity dedicated to serving the needy. We fight poverty through comprehensive social services and by treating each client with compassion, integrity, and respect. Our programs are staffed by experts who help over 305,000 clients each year and advocate on behalf of all needy New Yorkers. Our services include 100% affordable housing at 21 locations, family violence program, Holocaust survivor assistance, geriatric social work, crisis intervention and the largest free kosher food distribution program in the world. Our network of 101 food pantries, affordable housing sites, and JCCs provide services directly in neighborhoods across New York City.

Position Summary

The Fiscal Assistant will help support the day-to-day Budget operations for Met Council’s Fiscal Departments.

• Assist with billing funders and compiling necessary backup documentation.
• Produce expense analysis and additional analysis as requested.
• Assist with month and year-end closing.
• Additional responsibilities as required.
• Able to easily adapt to changes and flexibility in schedule
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team
• Comfort using technology and various software
• Maintain the highest level of integrity and discretion with sensitive financial information.
• Analysis and reasoning ability
• Mathematical thinking
• Accountability

Skill and Education Required

• High School Diploma (Required), Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting (preferred)
• Fiscal/Accounting experience via 1-2 internships
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel (including pivot tables)
• Must have a thorough knowledge of Accounts Payable
• MIP, Timberline, and One-Site experience is a plus
• Strong written and oral communication skills (English)

Compensation

$25 per hour

Benefits

Pre-tax commuter benefits; 403(b); plus pro-rated vacation, sick leave and holidays.