Finance Associate

Job Title:

Finance Associate

Overall Objective:

Provide finance department support through a variety of accounting activities in a nonprofit organization including financial management, grant management and financial reporting.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  Financial Management

• Assist with recording of cash receipts and noncash items
• Preparation and processing of donor acknowledgement letters
• Assist with preparation and recording of accounts payable
• Assist with recording of pledges receivable, invoicing and statements
• Assist with accounting for special events including registration/cash receipts at events

Grant Management

• Assist in writing grants that provide support to further the mission of the organization
• Assist with grant reporting as required in compliance with grantor established policies and procedures

Financial Reporting

• Assist with the annual audit (performed by independent CPA)
• All other duties as assigned by the Chief Financial Officer or Chief Executive Officer

Accountability:

The Finance Associate is under the direct supervision of the Chief Financial Officer.  All positions are under the general supervision of the Chief Executive Officer.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Accounting degree or equivalent. 
• Experience with or knowledge of nonprofit accounting preferred.
• Must be proficient in MS Word and Excel and possess excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines. 
• Confidentiality is required.  
• Experience with QuickBooks and DonorPerfect a plus.  

To Apply:

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to the search committee at info@safepath[dot]org

Those candidates meeting the minimum requirements and selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.