Junior Accountant

About Our Client

Well known non profit organization with a fantastic mission, based in the heart of Manhattan. This role will be based in office on a hybrid schedule (3 days/week), and has the potential to be converted permanent within 6 months.

Job Description

The role will involve:

• Support the accounting team with day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger management, posting journal entries, reconciling accounts, and supporting the accounts payable function.
• Support in preparing invoices for payment by obtaining approvals, matching purchase order numbers, and researching for possible duplicate payments
• Support all other accounts payable functions such as entering invoices and check requisitions, proofs for accuracy, proper account coding, running processes, and printing checks.
• Assist outside Auditors with all required schedules, year-end audit requests, and auditor's questions.
• Support in preparation, review, and filing of 1099.
• Support in preparing and maintaining accounting schedules such as accounts payable accruals, prepaid expenses, etc.
• Responsible for maintaining and filing accounts payable documents.
• Assist in the day-to-day operations of the Accounting Department the general ledger

MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate will have:

• Minimum 2 years relevant experience
• Prior experience working in the non profit space preferred
• Team player with strong communication skills
• Knowledge of FinancialEdge is beneficial but not essential

What's on Offer

A competitive compensation and benefits package