Junior Accountant

Job Type: Part Time (~20 hours/week)

Experience Level: Entry level

Salary: USD $30-50/ hour (Depending on Experience)

JOB TITLE: Junior Accountant

REPORTS TO: Chief Operating Officer

FLSA STATUS: Part Time

WORK LOCATION: Remote, with a preference for New York, NY

HYBRID SCHEDULE: This role is remote but NYC candidates may work in-office

JOB SUMMARY:

Arete seeks a Junior Accountant to support with day-to-day financial operations. The role requires collaboration with other departments to support financial processes, maintain vendor/expense records, submit invoices, work on budgets and contribute to the automation of finance operations. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, tech-savvy and adept at handling multiple financial tasks efficiently.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform all functions of Accounts Payable including payment processing and physical and electronic filing.
• Collect, review, process and allocate all check requests and invoices and communicate details with vendors.
• Maintain up-to-date vendor files, including ACH information and W9 documentation
• Perform all functions of Accounts Receivable including credit card processing and check/cash deposits
• Partner with the development and corporate team to make sure that the general ledger reconciles with the development database monthly
• Reconcile and review all corporate card expenses in accordance with organizational policies
• Partner with COO in the annual preparation of audited financial statements.
• Responds to audit requests regarding special events, foundation, individual giving and corporate workplace.
• Train staff on proper coding of expenditures and ensure proper coding of expenses on a department, account, and grant level
• Provide support for Cash flow and budget analysis
• Maintain department files and documents
• Run reports (general ledger, A/P, etc.) as needed for internal stakeholders
• Run Payroll
• Collaborate effectively within a team structure to achieve departmental goals and enhance financial operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned

JOB QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• 1-3 years' experience in accounting and financial management; bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business management required.
• Must have technical and computational accounting skills as well as an understanding of US GAAP and applicable industry standards
• Must be detail-oriented with strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced computer skills needed (Microsoft Excel/Word)
• Nonprofit work experience a plus
• Knowledge of QuickBooks required; Bill.com, a plus

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• Salary Range: $30-50/hr
• Flexible Work Arrangements
• Federal Holidays + Summer & Winter Office Closures
• Generous Vacation & Sick Time

HOW TO APPLY:

Please submit your resume via LinkedIn or to sam@areteeducation.org with the subject line: Junior Accountant.

About Aret Education, Inc.

Aret Education is a 501(c)3 non-profit agency that trains and empowers historically under-served students to lead successful lives, by partnering with local schools and community groups to grow investment in New York City youth. Aret builds academic, wellness, leadership, and career readiness skills for students and provides immersion in the arts and cultural experiences. Our year-round programming includes after-school programs, summer sessions, and family interventions for 1,500 students and families in the South Bronx, Washington Heights, and Bed-Stuy.

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