Junior Accountant (51065)

University Sttlement; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established social justice institution seeks a dedicated accounting professional to support financial operations. This role involves preparing financial reports, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with fiscal guidelines. You will collaborate closely with senior accountants and grant managers, contributing to the financial health of programs that empower low-income and immigrant communities. If you have a passion for social justice and a strong foundation in accounting, this is the perfect opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in a hybrid environment.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of accounting experience, preferably in not-for-profit.
• Detail-oriented with strong communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vouchers and claims for timely submissions.
• Conduct routine analysis of the General Ledger and Balance Sheet accounts.
• Assist in budget preparation and modifications.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Accounting

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Associates of Science in Accounting

Tools

Intacct

Job description

University Settlement is one of New York City's most dynamic social justice institutions, with an impressive legacy as the first settlement house in the nation. For over 135 years, University Settlement has been an anchor in the low-income and immigrant communities where we work, offering pioneering programs in early childhood care and education, youth development, eviction prevention, literacy, theater and visual arts, older adults services, and mental health. Each year, we engage over 40,000 New Yorkers through our network of 30 sites in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Our mission is to empower residents by building on their strengths through comprehensive, quality services that meet the current needs of the community; innovation that anticipates future needs; and advocacy to bring justice to the community as a whole.

We work with New Yorkers of all ages. We infuse a commitment to civic engagement, equity, and communal action into each of our programs, which include early childhood education, mental health and wellness, benefits assistance and eviction prevention, adult literacy and education, healthy aging, community, and recreation centers, performing and visual arts, and youth development.

Responsibilities :

Work closely with Grant Manager & Senior Accountants to update various reports for assigned programs

Accurately prepare vouchers and claims for timely submissions along with expenditure justifications

Participate in budget preparation, modifications / maintenance, forecasting, and analyzing variances against fiscal guidelines

Assist in preparation of program budgets / modifications in collaboration with senior accountants and grants managers in a timely manner

Conduct routine analysis of the General Ledger, Balance Sheet accounts, Trial Balance, and journal entry creation

Maintain and organize contract documentation and work paper for periodic funding and annual audits

Contribute to other assignments requested by management

Qualifications :

Associates of Science in Accounting or related field is required

Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel is required

1-2 years of accounting experience (one year in not-for-profit) is required

Detail oriented, good communication (oral and written) and analytical skills

Prior experience with Intacct software preferred

Ability to be flexible and to adjust works schedule to reflect varying accounting deadlines

Work Schedule : Full time, Monday - Friday, 9 : 00 am - 5 : 00 pm, 35 hours a week, with a hybrid work schedule

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community. We support a broadly diverse team who will contribute to our organization. We are an equal employment opportunity for all regardless of race, color, citizenship, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran or reservist status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.