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