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Finance Assistant


Organization Summary:

A Better Chance’s mission is to increase substantially the number of well-educated young people of color who are capable of assuming positions of responsibility and leadership in American society.


Position Summary:

A Better Chance in New York City seeks applications for the Finance Assistant position. This is a part-time position that is responsible for the daily operations of accounts payable/receivable and providing support to Finance and Administration at the direction of the Finance Manager and the Staff Accountant.


Principal Responsibilities

  • Perform the accounts payable functions, including processing all invoices, expense reports and check requests accurately and in a timely manner, maintaining accurate records, and issuing weekly vendor payments.
  • Filing invoices.
  • Perform accounts receivable functions, including: preparing back-up for deposit logs, making deposits, processing credit cards, and creating associated entries in Financial Edge.
  • Provides clerical support to human resource and benefits administration as needed.
  • Assist as needed on budget and audit preparation
  • Other duties as assigned, including participation in A Better Chance organizational and programmatic efforts

Required Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in an accredited college with an undergraduate major in Business, Applied Mathematics, Finance or Accounting. Associate’s Degree, preferred or demonstrated equivalent in education and experience
  • Good organizational skills and ability to maintain work flow on several projects simultaneously
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
  • Proficiency in the use of information technology (Windows office environment - word processing, spreadsheet, database, Internet
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality
  • Commitment to understanding the mission, goals and culture of A Better Chance

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