Non Profit Accounting Assistant

Description

Job Title: Non- Profit Contributions Associate ( Accounting Assistant )

Pay: $28/hr pay rate

Schedule: Full-Time, Temporary, Mon-Fri, 9 am- 5 pm

Start time: Immediate after In-person interview

Length: 4-week assignment (possible extension)

Location: In-Office, Morningside Heights, Manhattan, New York City

Job Summary

Non-profit seeks a Contributions Associate who will be responsible for accurately and promptly processing contributions received from members into the Enterprise Resource Programming (ERP) system via Net Suite. Contributions is a vital function of the General Service Office.

Essential Job Functions

• Process contributions received from the Fellowship into the ERP – heavy volume of checks received yearly.
• Process 3-4 batches daily of contributions received from the Fellowship. There are about 40 transactions in each batch.
• Making remote bank deposits.
• Process Canadian currency contributions in ERP system and scans checks through in office scanner.
• Ensures contribution is from member prior to processing contribution.
• Researches and matches groups and individuals to ERP and ensures contributions are credited to correct group or member.
• Maintain accurate account information as provided by customer, creating new accounts as needed.
• Sends proper acknowledgement of contribution to members that provide email addresses.
• Forward member requests for additional assistance to Member Services Department.
• Meets month-end deadlines for accounting purposes.
• Provide information and documentation to auditors’ requests regarding contributions.
• Returns contributions that are in question back to customer with a letter explaining the return or requesting more information.
• Process small number of cash contributions received in the mail and deposits cash to bank monthly.
  
  

Qualifications

• Excellent computer skills with knowledge of the MS Office programs, especially Excel.
• Experience with NetSuite is a plus.
• Data entry experience.
• Associates degree or certification in Accounting/Finance or relevant studies, or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong attention to detail
• Knowledge of worldwide geography and mathematics.
• Self-motivated and organized.
• Familiarity with accounting practices.
• Business savvy
• Availability to work in person a minimum of five days per week.
• Some weekend or evening work may be required during busy times, General Service Board weekends, or Conference.
• Ability to sit at a desk for a 7-hour workday with breaks.
• Ability to use a computer including tasks such as typing and using software and the ability to read and interpret data on a computer screen for extended periods.
• Ability to work in an indoor office setting with controlled climate conditions.
• Tolerance to moderate noise levels typical of an office setting.
  
  

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.