What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Accountant position at CCS Fundraising?
TITLE: Junior Accountant
LOCATION: New York, NY
REPORTS TO: Corporate Controller
DEPARTMENT: Finance
TYPE: Full Time, Hybrid (two days in-office)
LOCATION: New York, NY
REPORTS TO: Corporate Controller
DEPARTMENT: Finance
TYPE: Full Time, Hybrid (two days in-office)
This position is not eligible for employer visa sponsorship.
WHO WE ARE
CCS Fundraising is an international strategic fundraising firm that partners with nonprofits for transformational change. Since 1947, CCS has empowered many of the world’s greatest organizations across sectors to advance some of the most important causes in history. We plan, manage, and implement programs and initiatives that achieve fundraising goals and mission impact.
CCS Fundraising is an international strategic fundraising firm that partners with nonprofits for transformational change. Since 1947, CCS has empowered many of the world’s greatest organizations across sectors to advance some of the most important causes in history. We plan, manage, and implement programs and initiatives that achieve fundraising goals and mission impact.
CCS provides tailored support to more than 700 nonprofit organizations annually. Headquartered in New York, the firm has over 600 professionals and 18 offices throughout the United States and Europe. Our people are our greatest strength. At CCS, you will join a diverse team of smart, passionate, and resourceful professionals who are driven by purpose and committed to performance.
UNDERSTANDING THE ROLE
We are looking for a highly motivated junior accountant to join our growing Finance team. As the Junior Accountant, you will play a crucial role in the finance team by ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payables, which includes preparing journal entries and performing account reconciliations for assigned accounting areas. This entry-level position is perfect for individuals passionate about accounting and eager to grow their skills in a fast-paced environment. This role is a key member of the accounting team and will interact with numerous internal and external stakeholders.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Accurately create new vendors as needed.
- Acts as backup for check runs, which includes printing checks, collating documentation, securing signatures on checks, and mailing them in accordance with policy.
- Professionally manage the internal Accounts Payable inbox and provide customer service to internal and external stakeholders, such as finance, accounting, compliance, HR, IT, audit, and vendors via email and telephone.
- Maintain organized digital and physical records of invoices, payments, and related documentation for audit and reference purposes.
- Identify and suggest opportunities to streamline accounts payable processes, enhance efficiency, and reduce errors through automation and other improvements.
- Review operations employee timecards for completeness, communicate with employees directly regarding missing time, and work closely with operations leads to obtain approval for the time employees enter.
- Ensure adherence to internal controls, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Support month-end closing procedures, including preparing and uploading monthly journal entries, analysis, adjustments, and account reconciliations.
- Shows attention to detail and the ability to produce high-quality work.
- The ability to create reports as needed to provide metrics and to assist in enforcing adherence to internal policies.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or related fields.
- Previous 1-2 years experience in accounting, finance, or accounts payable is a plus.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and other financial software and systems.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
- High attention to detail, accuracy, and timeliness, with the ability to prioritize and multitask.
- Ability to learn quickly and adapt in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to generate and interpret data and reports.
- Team player, able to collaborate and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong work ethic and enthusiasm
- Eagerness to learn and curiosity to ask questions
CCS offers competitive benefits, a dynamic training program, resources, career advancement, mentoring, and networking opportunities. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage a diverse pool of candidates to apply.
SALARY RANGE: $63,000 - $70,000
The exact salary varies within range based on years of relevant experience and education.
Salary : $63,000 - $70,000
