Part Time Accountant

CFS; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

CFS is seeking a Part Time Staff Accountant in New York to gain hands-on experience across payroll, cash management, and general ledger accounting. The role offers mentorship, exposure to nonprofit financial reporting, and growth opportunities within a mission-driven environment.

Key duties include recording payroll entries, monitoring cash flows, and supporting month-end close, with a flexible part-time schedule to balance other commitments. Proficiency in Excel and ERP systems is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Experience with general ledger accounting, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems.
• All levels of accounting experience encouraged to apply, preferably in a nonprofit, healthcare, or service-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and record payroll-related journal entries and ensure payroll transactions are accurately reflected in the general ledger.
• Monitor cash activity, prepare cash reports, and record cash receipts in a timely and accurate manner.
• Reconcile assigned balance sheet and income statement accounts, researching and resolving discrepancies as needed.
• Support the month-end close process through journal entry preparation, account analyses, and supporting schedules.
• Maintain organized financial records and ensure compliance with established accounting policies and procedures.

Skills

General ledger

Journal entries

Account reconciliations

Excel

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

• Gain hands-on experience across multiple accounting functions, including payroll, cash management, and general ledger accounting.
• Work in a stable, mission-focused environment where your contributions directly support organizational operations and community impact.
• Develop your technical accounting skills through month-end close activities and account reconciliations.
• Partner with experienced finance and accounting professionals who provide mentorship and professional growth opportunities.
• Enjoy broad exposure to nonprofit accounting operations and financial reporting processes.

Part Time Staff Accountant

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Gain hands-on experience across multiple accounting functions, including payroll, cash management, and general ledger accounting.
• Work in a stable, mission-focused environment where your contributions directly support organizational operations and community impact.
• Develop your technical accounting skills through month-end close activities and account reconciliations.
• Partner with experienced finance and accounting professionals who provide mentorship and professional growth opportunities.
• Enjoy broad exposure to nonprofit accounting operations and financial reporting processes.

Target Compensation: $25-30 commensurate with experience

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and record payroll-related journal entries and ensure payroll transactions are accurately reflected in the general ledger.
• Monitor cash activity, prepare cash reports, and record cash receipts in a timely and accurate manner.
• Reconcile assigned balance sheet and income statement accounts, researching and resolving discrepancies as needed.
• Support the month-end close process through journal entry preparation, account analyses, and supporting schedules.
• Maintain organized financial records and ensure compliance with established accounting policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• All levels of accounting experience encouraged to apply, preferably in a nonprofit, healthcare, or service-based environment.
• Experience with general ledger accounting, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems.

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