Remote-Friendly Finance & HR Coordinator, Nonprofit

Freedom of the Press Foundation (FPF); New York (NY); Remote; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Freedom of the Press Foundation (FPF) in New York, NY is seeking an associate to support its finance and human resources functions, reporting to the Chief Development and Operations Officer and coordinating with our external accounting firm. The role covers day-to-day financial operations, budgeting and reporting, grant tracking, onboarding/offboarding, payroll coordination, and compliance.

This is a full-time position with a competitive nonprofit salary, with Brooklyn-based preference but

Qualifications

• At least three years of directly relevant experience in finance/accounting; some HR experience preferred.
• Familiarity with GAAP and nonprofit accounting principles, including grants management.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets, formulas, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary liaison with the external accounting firm and coordinate deliverables.
• Oversee day-to-day accounts payable/receivable and expense coding; process invoices and payments.
• Prepare quarterly financial reports with budget-to-actual analyses and variances.
• Support audit, tax return prep, and annual budgeting with data and documentation.
• Coordinate quarterly finance subcommittee meetings and ensure policy compliance.
• Monitor grant revenue and expenditures and maintain accurate accounting records.
• Support HR functions: onboarding/offboarding, payroll changes, and benefits coordination.
• Support contractor agreements, PTO tracking, and organization-wide calendar updates.

Skills

GAAP familiarity

Nonprofit accounting

Spreadsheet proficiency

Communication skills

Problem solving

Tools

Justworks

Bill.com

Sage Intacct

Job description

Freedom of the Press Foundation (FPF) in New York, NY is seeking an associate to support its finance and human resources functions, reporting to the Chief Development and Operations Officer and coordinating with our external accounting firm. The role covers day-to-day financial operations, budgeting and reporting, grant tracking, onboarding/offboarding, payroll coordination, and compliance.

This is a full-time position with a competitive nonprofit salary, with Brooklyn-based preference but