Junior Accountant

Jersey Digs; Princeton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health and wellness benefits

Professional development opportunities

25% childcare discount

Job summary

YWCA Princeton is seeking a Junior Accountant to maintain financial records, support month-end and year-end closings, and ensure nonprofit accounting standards are met.

Reporting to the Controller, this role manages accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, financial reporting, and audit preparation while emphasizing GAAP, internal controls, and fiscal integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration required.
• 2 years of nonprofit accounting experience preferred.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and professional ethics.

Responsibilities

• Core Accounting & Reconciliation: Maintain accurate financial records; assist month-end close; reconcile bank and credit card statements; reconcile childcare tuition.
• Reporting, Budgeting & Compliance: Assist in financial statements; support budget tracking; help with audit and tax processes.
• Process Improvement & Administrative Support: Contribute to system improvements; file documents; liaise with vendors.
• Organizational learning & development: Participate in team meetings and training; support mission of YWCA Princeton.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

GAAP understanding

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/business administration

Job description

Why Join YWCA Princeton?

YWCA Princeton is a mission-driven organization dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. We advance this mission through a wide range of programs that foster equity and expand opportunity for women, girls, and marginalized groups at every age and stage of life. Our offerings include early childhood education, English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction, a Breast Cancer Resource Center, economic empowerment initiatives, racial and gender equity advocacy, and opportunities for professional development and community connection.

About the Role

The Junior Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end and year-end closings, and ensuring compliance with nonprofit accounting standards. Reporting to the Controller, this role manages accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, financial reporting, and audit preparation. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of GAAP and internal controls to help ensure the organization’s fiscal integrity and operational efficiency.

What You will Do

Here is how you will contribute to this role

Core Accounting & Reconciliation (50%)

• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure all transactions are recorded in the accounting system
• Invoice processing – process invoices and expense reports, ensuring timely payments and adherence to company policies.
• Assist in month-end account reconciliations, including bank and credit cards.
• Assist with reconciliation for childcare tuition.

Reporting, Budgeting & Compliance (20%)

• Financial reporting: Assist in preparing financial statements and reports.
• Budget Assistance: support budget preparation and monitoring, assisting tracking of expenditures and variances
• Assist with data gathering and support with organizational audit and tax return process

Process Improvement & Administrative Support (20%)

• Participate in process improvement efforts. Support the development, testing, and delivery of systems improvement initiatives
• Filing documents, liaise with vendors as needed

Organizational learning and development (10%)

• Engage in organization-wide training, attend weekly team meetings, participate in all-staff meetings and institution-wide retreats, and develop both professional and personal commitments related to the YWCA-Princeton mission.

What You Bring

Someone who brings a combination of the following

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting/business administration
• 2 years of experience in non-profit accounting or similar accounting experience
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and professional ethics.

We recognize that experience can come in many forms — if you meet most of the qualifications and are excited about the role, we encourage you to apply.

Who You Are: Core Values & Competencies

At YWCA Princeton, success isn’t just about what you do — it is how you do it. We value team members who are:

Mission-Driven & Equity-Centered

We work every day to eliminate racism and empower women. Equity guides our decisions, practices, and partnerships.

Transparent & Trust-Based

We foster open communication, clarity, and respect at all levels. Trust is the foundation of how we lead, collaborate, and grow.

Growth-Minded & Learning-Focused

We embrace curiosity, feedback, and professional development. Staff are supported in their growth and encouraged to innovate.

Wellness & Care-Oriented

We prioritize work-life balance and a culture of compassion. Our policies and benefits reflect a deep commitment to employee well-being.

What You Can Expect

Work Environment & Accessibility

• Work is performed in-Office.
• This role may require [sitting, standing, lifting to 50 lbs., etc.].
• We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Benefits and Compensation

We offer a competitive compensation package,

Compensation range: $50,000 – $55,000, commensurate with experience.

• Paid time off, 13.5 holidays per year, and access to health and wellness benefits.
• Employees also receive professional development opportunities and are welcomed into a value-driven, people-first culture.
• All full-time YWCA employees are entitled to receive a 25% discount on childcare, classes, and summer program fees.

Disclaimer

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.