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Accounting Assistant

New York, New York Temporary USD23 - USD30 per hour View Job Description
This role will focus on core accounting functions including bank reconciliations, journal entries, and accounts payable during a high-volume period.
  • Strong autonomy and ownership
  • Immediate impact in finance transformation

About Our Client

Our client is a nonprofit organization that is focused on improving processes, correcting legacy issues, and strengthening financial accuracy and reporting.

Job Description

  • Perform bank reconciliations across 10+ accounts
  • Prepare and post journal entries
  • Support accounts payable processing and workflows
  • Assist with financial clean-up and process improvement efforts
  • Follow established accounting procedures and documentation
  • Work closely with and take direction from the Controller
  • Support transaction volume through system integration (RAMP to Sage Intacct)

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • Proven experience with:
    • Bank reconciliations
    • Accounts payable
    • Journal entries
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Strong attention to detail, especially in clean-up environments
  • Tech-forward with strong Excel skills
  • Experience with:
    • Sage Intacct (preferred)
    • RAMP (highly preferred)
    • Bill.com (nice to have)
  • Quick learner with the ability to pick up systems quickly
  • Reliable setup for hybrid work



What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to contribute to a finance transformation initiative
  • Hands-on exposure working directly with leadership
  • Potential contract extension based on performance and business needs
  • Hybrid role (initial on-site presence, then flexibility)
  • 35-hour work week (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST)
Contact
Sarah Richards
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7048004

Job summary

Sector
Accounting
Sub Sector
Accountant/Bookkeeper
Industry
Not For Profit
Location
New York
Contract Type
Temporary
Consultant name
Sarah Richards
Job Reference
JN-062026-7048004