Junior Accountant: Nonprofit Finance for Justice

The Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice in New York seeks a detail‑oriented Junior Accountant to join its small fiscal team. The role handles day‑to‑day bookkeeping, AP, cash receipts and month‑end close under the supervision of the Controller and Senior Accountant.

Responsibilities include payroll assistance, bank reconciliations, grant expense tracking and coordinating the annual audit and budget processes. Strong Excel/Word skills and nonprofit experience are valued; training provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of bookkeeping, financial reporting and/or financial management experience.
• Accounting coursework is a plus.
• Experience with nonprofit, foundation or government organizations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable (AP), including analyzing and processing checks request, petty cash, invoices and other employees' reimbursements.
• Responds to staff and vendor requests for accounting/payment information.
• Process cash receipts on a weekly basis.
• Prepare day to day and month-end month journal entries.
• Record monthly credit card statement activity.
• Assist in the processing of payroll, including analyzing the time sheets and HR related documentation.
• Manage the supply of Transit Cards, including distributing monthly Transit Cards and ordering quarterly Transit Cards.
• Prepare bank reconciliation on multiple accounts and responsible for reconciling monthly donation revenue and grant expenses.
• Prepare annual 1099 for all vendors and consultants.
• Assist with the coordination and preparation of the annual audit organization and the annual Federal Single Audit.
• Assist in the annual budget preparation.
• Train and supervises fiscal interns.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned from time to time.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Excel

Word

Organization

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Accounting coursework

Minimum 2 years bookkeeping

Tools

Blackbaud

Financial Edge

Raiser's Edge

Job description

The Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice in New York seeks a detail‑oriented Junior Accountant to join its small fiscal team. The role handles day‑to‑day bookkeeping, AP, cash receipts and month‑end close under the supervision of the Controller and Senior Accountant.

Responsibilities include payroll assistance, bank reconciliations, grant expense tracking and coordinating the annual audit and budget processes. Strong Excel/Word skills and nonprofit experience are valued; training provided.