Nonprofit Finance & Payroll Coordinator

Social Impact Guide; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

ProPublica, a nonprofit newsroom, is seeking a Finance Coordinator for its New York City headquarters. The role supports accounts payable, payroll data entry, expense reimbursements, and banking transactions within a growing $65 million operating budget.

You will work with staff and vendors, coordinate with HR on payroll processing, handle journal entries and reconciliations, and help with close and audits.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years experience with customers and using computer-based systems for financial tasks.
• Ability to balance responsive service with accurate, detail-oriented admin work.
• Ability to learn and execute detailed financial procedures (invoices, payroll, expenses, banking).
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to work independently and with others.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable, with invoice matching and PO/receipt reconciliation.
• Organize semimonthly payroll data and input into HRIS.
• Coordinate payroll changes with HR for hires/terminations/compensations.
• Support expense reporting and reimbursement processing.
• Prepare journal entries and perform reconciliations under supervision.
• Handle deposits and electronic banking transactions.
• Maintain records for AP and payroll; support audits and close.
• Develop and document AP/payroll processes; assist training of staff.

Skills

Customer service

Accounting systems

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Tools

HRIS

POS systems

Payroll systems

Payments platforms

Job description

ProPublica, a nonprofit newsroom, is seeking a Finance Coordinator for its New York City headquarters. The role supports accounts payable, payroll data entry, expense reimbursements, and banking transactions within a growing $65 million operating budget.

You will work with staff and vendors, coordinate with HR on payroll processing, handle journal entries and reconciliations, and help with close and audits.