Junior Accountant - Nonprofit Finance (Hybrid)

Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work from home / telecommute 3-4 days

Comprehensive health benefits

Professional development stipend

Cell phone & internet stipend

Annual benefits card

Job summary

Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights seeks a Junior Accountant to support daily financial operations with focus on accounts payable. Hybrid roles in New York or Washington, DC; reports to the Accountant and collaborates with leadership.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in accounting and is proficient with QuickBooks, Ramp, and Salesforce, with strong Excel skills and GAAP knowledge. This nonprofit role offers growth and mission-driven impact.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of accounting, bookkeeping, or related financial role.
• Working knowledge of accounts payable processes, including invoicing and vendor management.
• Knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards.
• Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets with financial data.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks and Ramp or similar systems.
• Ability to read and analyze P&L and Balance Sheet statements.
• Ability to learn CRM systems such as Salesforce.
• Strong numerical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail, time management and high integrity.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner with proper coding.
• Review invoices and expense reports for documentation and approvals.
• Prepare and process payments (check runs, ACH, wire transfers).
• Maintain vendor files, including W-9 forms and contracts.
• Respond to vendor inquiries about payment status and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with annual 1099 preparation.
• Assist with monthly bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Support month-end and year-end close with journal entries.
• Help maintain the general ledger and accuracy of data.
• Track expenditures against program and grant budgets and flag variances.
• Assist with annual audits and 990 filing; gather required documents.
• Coordinate with Development for grant review and reporting.
• Prepare financial reports for leadership, funders, and the board.

Skills

Accounts payable

GAAP knowledge

Excel / Google Sheets

Vendor management

Financial reporting

CRM (Salesforce)

Attention to detail

Tools

QuickBooks

Ramp

Salesforce

Job description

Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights seeks a Junior Accountant to support daily financial operations with focus on accounts payable. Hybrid roles in New York or Washington, DC; reports to the Accountant and collaborates with leadership.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in accounting and is proficient with QuickBooks, Ramp, and Salesforce, with strong Excel skills and GAAP knowledge. This nonprofit role offers growth and mission-driven impact.