Job
Finance Assistant
| Location | New York, NY 10022 |
| Date Posted | December 16, 2024 |
| Job ID | 12214 |
| Employment Type | Direct Hire |
Scion Nonprofit Staffing, a full-service national staffing firm, has been engaged to conduct a search for a Finance Assistant for a nonprofit advocacy group aiming to advance democratic values for their community within the US and worldwide based in Manhattan, NYC, NY! This is a wonderful full-time, direct-hire, hybrid opportunity (Tuesday and Wednesday in office, Monday, Thursday, and Friday remote).
Reporting to the Controller, this role ensures accurate financial record-keeping, smooth transaction processing, and balanced budget operations, contributing to the organization’s mission-driven work. You'll work closely with donors, staff, and financial systems.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
QUALIFICATIONS:
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
This exciting career opportunity allows you to work with a passionate and thriving team! The salary range for this role is $50,000-$55,000yr. You will also be able to receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, PTO, Life Insurance, paid holidays, and 403b plan.
About our firm
Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an award-winning national nonprofit recruitment and staffing specialist for nonprofit organizations, foundations, associations, and educational institutions! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals supporting incredible missions and programs. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire nonprofit recruiting, interim leadership placement and temporary professional staffing.
We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms in America and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times for over ten years running! More information about us can be found at www.scionnonprofitstaffing.com.
Scion Nonprofit, a division of Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and for the candidates we represent. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and for the candidates we represent. For opportunities located in a region that have enacted fair chance, arrest or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Nonprofit proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We believe in following best practices and considering all qualified applicants that apply with us.
Reporting to the Controller, this role ensures accurate financial record-keeping, smooth transaction processing, and balanced budget operations, contributing to the organization’s mission-driven work. You'll work closely with donors, staff, and financial systems.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Review and process incoming donations (checks and shares of stock) and communicate with donors about transactions.
- Deposit checks through a remote scanner and record entries in the general ledger daily using NetSuite.
- Reconcile revenue entries between Raiser’s Edge and NetSuite to maintain alignment with bank accounts.
- Collaborate with Donor Services Assistants for large volume donation periods.
- Collect and follow up on monthly tenant rent payments, recording journal entries for received payments.
- Process income from events, mission trips, and other organizational programs.
- Assist with deferred income and reconciliations for wire transfers and other revenue streams.
- Manage petty cash reimbursements and allocate shared service charges to internal departments.
- Assist with invoicing, prepare financial reports for upper management, and provide support with financial reconciliations and journal entries.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 1-2 finance/accounting experience required.
- Bachelor’s degree required, if it's in accounting or finance, that is a PLUS!
- Strong understanding or willing to learn nonprofit revenue streams, including donations, grants, and program service revenue.
- Proficiency in NetSuite CRM a PLUS!
- Donor database experience a PLUS!
- Advanced skills in MS Excel and knowledge of other Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
- Strong attention to detail, time management skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Customer service-oriented with a proactive, problem-solving attitude.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
This exciting career opportunity allows you to work with a passionate and thriving team! The salary range for this role is $50,000-$55,000yr. You will also be able to receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, PTO, Life Insurance, paid holidays, and 403b plan.
About our firm
Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an award-winning national nonprofit recruitment and staffing specialist for nonprofit organizations, foundations, associations, and educational institutions! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals supporting incredible missions and programs. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire nonprofit recruiting, interim leadership placement and temporary professional staffing.
We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms in America and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times for over ten years running! More information about us can be found at www.scionnonprofitstaffing.com.
Scion Nonprofit, a division of Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and for the candidates we represent. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and for the candidates we represent. For opportunities located in a region that have enacted fair chance, arrest or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Nonprofit proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We believe in following best practices and considering all qualified applicants that apply with us.
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