Job Title: Part-time bookkeeper and Accountant Reporting to: Thomas Perez, CEO Job Description: We seek a skilled and experienced Part-Time Bookkeeper and Accountant to join our dynamic, fast-paced, small startup team. You will play a critical role in managing and overseeing all aspects of our financial operations. This is not just a traditional accounting role; you will own the accounting function, taking full responsibility for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial records. We are looking for someone who can work independently, without the need for constant oversight or coaching, and who can confidently manage the entire accounting process from start to finish. Key Responsibilities: Ownership of Accounting Functions: Take full ownership of the accounting function, ensuring that all financial transactions are accurately recorded, and financial statements are prepared in a timely manner. This role requires a proactive approach to managing the accounting process, including identifying and resolving any discrepancies or issues independently. General Ledger Management: Maintain and manage the general ledger, ensuring that all entries are accurate, complete, and in compliance with company policies and accounting standards. You will be responsible for monthly reconciliations, adjusting entries, and ensuring that the ledger reflects the true financial position of the company. Month-End and Year-End Closing: Lead the month-end and year-end closing processes, including preparing and reviewing financial statements, managing accruals, and ensuring that all deadlines are met. You will coordinate with external auditors and tax professionals as needed to ensure compliance and accuracy. Financial Reporting and Analysis: Prepare and present financial reports to senior management, providing insights and analysis that inform business decisions. This includes preparing profit and loss statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and other financial reports as required. You will also be responsible for monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) and identifying areas for improvement. Budgeting and Forecasting: Collaborate with management to develop and maintain budgets and financial forecasts. You will analyze financial results against the budget, providing recommendations for cost-saving measures and identifying potential risks. Accruals and Expense Management: Manage accruals and ensure that all expenses are recorded accurately and in the correct accounting period. You will oversee the reconciliation of expense accounts, credit card statements, and vendor payments, ensuring that all transactions are properly documented and accounted for. Accounts Receivable (A/R) and Accounts Payable (A/P): Manage all aspects of A/R and A/P, including applying payments, processing invoices, and supporting the collection of outstanding debts. You will ensure that payments are processed timely and accurately, and that all receivables are collected efficiently. This includes maintaining relationships with vendors and customers to manage cash flow effectively. Operational support: Work closely with the operations team to ensure that financial processes align with and support the company’s operational infrastructure. You will provide financial insights that help optimize operational efficiency and ensure that all financial controls are in place. NetSuite Expertise: Utilize NetSuite as the primary accounting software, managing all aspects of financial data within the system. You will be responsible for customizing and optimizing NetSuite to meet the company’s specific needs, ensuring that all financial processes are streamlined and efficient. Purchasing and Inventory Management: Manage the flow of placing purchase orders with our HQ, including overseeing product forecasts and ensuring accurate and timely transactions of production. You will be responsible for checking in shipments to the warehouse, managing annual and periodic inventory counts, and maintaining optimal inventory levels. This includes ensuring that inventory records are accurate and reflect current stock levels. Compliance and Internal Controls: Implement and uphold proper accounting methods, policies, and principles to ensure compliance with financial regulations and company standards. You will be responsible for maintaining internal controls and safeguards over financial transactions and reporting. Qualifications: Experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting, with a proven track record of managing general ledger activities, month-end closings, and accruals. Previous experience in a role that required significant independence and responsibility is essential. Operational Knowledge: Strong understanding of how operational processes impact financial outcomes, with the ability to work closely with the operations team to integrate financial and operational strategies. NetSuite Proficiency: Extensive experience using NetSuite for accounting and financial management is required. You should be comfortable customizing and troubleshooting within the platform to meet the company’s needs. Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required. Advanced certifications such as CPA or CMA are a plus. Independent Worker: We need someone who is self-motivated, can work independently, and does not require constant supervision. This role requires a high level of autonomy, and the ideal candidate should be confident in managing their workload and making decisions without the need for ongoing coaching. Attention to Detail: A meticulous approach to financial management, with a strong commitment to accuracy and thoroughness. You must have a keen eye for detail and the ability to spot and correct errors quickly. Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly present financial information to non-financial stakeholders. You should be able to explain complex financial concepts in a way that is easy to understand. Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues, evaluate options, and implement effective solutions independently. Working Hours: Standard hours are flexible, with the ability to work remotely. We anticipate an average of 10-20 hours per week.

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IDEAS42

Grant Administrator, Finance & Accounting

Role and Responsibilities ideas42’s Grant Administrator will be on the Finance and Accounting (F&A) team. The successful candidate will be an experienced Grant Administrator with grant accounting expertise and extensive knowledge of nonprofit accounting, contract revenue recognition, and grant fiscal management. Reporting to the Director, Finance and Accounting, the right person will have meticulous attention to detail, follow-up skills with the emotional intelligence to manage up when encountering challenges. This person will be responsible for pre and post award support, invoicing, maintenance of financial records in accounting software and databases, and account reconciliation. ** Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:** - Manage the financial aspects of grants, contracts, public and private foundation funding from inception to completion, ensuring compliance with grant guidelines and regulations. - Prepare detailed financial reports for timely submission to funders, actively participate in budget development and conduct thorough financial analyses to address variances. - Perform monthly grant reconciliations to ensure that all activities under each grant fall within the funder and agency guidelines. - Prepare proposal budgets, providing financial input and ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Work with program staff to develop budgets and budget modifications. - Develop and maintain a contract tracking system and invoicing process. - Maintain organized documentation, including proposals, fully executed agreements, budgets, financial reports, invoices, and key correspondence from funders. - Oversee staffing allocations across projects and prepare effort reports. - Assists with annual year-end audits, government contract audits and compliance matters. - Stay abreast of changes in accounting standards and grant regulations to ensure compliance. - Undertake special projects as assigned. ** Qualifications** ** Minimum qualifications** Much of our work hinges on our ability to ask the right questions and arrive at the right answers. As a result, we seek curious, creative, rigorous people with an entrepreneurial spirit. A passion for understanding human behavior, pursuing innovation, and promoting the social good is critical. We also have a strong ownership culture, ultimately caring that all of our work gets completed in a high-quality way with everyone pitching in to get it done. - Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field OR equivalent practical experience. - 5 - 8 years of relevant accounting experience, particularly in the nonprofit sector. - Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. - Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Uniform Guidance, donor compliance and fundamental understanding of non-profit accounting. - Experience with Sage Intacct, Salesforce and Google Workspace. ** About ideas42** We’re a non-profit looking for deep insights into human behavior—into why people do what they do—and using that knowledge in ways that help improve lives, build better systems, and drive social change. Working globally, we reinvent the practices of institutions, and create better products and policies that can be scaled for maximum impact. We also teach others, ultimately striving to generate lasting social impact and create a future where the universal application of behavioral science powers a world with optimal health, equitable wealth, and environments and systems that are sustainable and just for all. For more than a decade, we’ve been at the forefront of applying behavioral science in the real world. And as we’ve developed our expertise, we’ve helped to define an entire field. Our efforts have so far extended to 40 countries as we’ve partnered with governments, foundations, NGOs, private enterprises, and a wide array of public institutions. We value diversity and inclusion and are dedicated to growing our teams with people who have diverse experiences, backgrounds, and skills. We are committed to fair and unbiased hiring practices that support equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, ethnicity, gender, national origin, age, abilities, sexual orientation, or veteran status. ** Working with Us** We seek curious, creative, rigorous people with an entrepreneurial spirit. A passion for understanding human behavior, pursuing innovation, and promoting the social good is critical, but prior expertise or training in behavioral economics or psychology is not required. Candidates with lived experience are strongly encouraged to apply. Our core values are at the heart of everything at ideas42: - We live and breathe what we do. We look at everything through a BEHAVIORAL LENS. - We take OWNERSHIP. We don’t just work at ideas42, we take shared responsibility for it. - We DO GOOD. We use our expertise to improve millions of lives and create a better world for all. - We have fun. We let PLAYFULNESS inform the way we work and our approach to the world, helping to drive our creativity and improve our solutions. - We live with a SPIRIT OF GENEROSITY. We approach our colleagues, partners and people whose lives we seek to improve with an attitude of selflessness and cooperation. - We are TENACIOUS. We never take the easy route, but push to stretch the limits of what’s possible. - We are RIGOROUS in how we think and how we tackle problems. ** Benefits and Compensation** We hope that you are excited by the opportunity to work with us. We are proud to offer a comprehensive and behaviorally designed benefits package and other perks to support our team and allow us to focus on our work of solving tough social problems. - Insurance: We offer fully-covered medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance coverage for you and your families. - 401(k) Match: We contribute 3%, even if you don’t contribute at all. - Generous Vacation and Paid Time Off: We’ve built infrastructure to encourage our team to rest and recharge throughout the year. - Paid Parental Leave - Fitness benefits - Dependent Care Accounts - Phone benefits including reimbursement towards a new smart phone - Professional Development fund - Loan Forgiveness: Based on our 501(c)3 status, you are able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. ** Application Process Overview** The ideas42 application process has four stages: - Application: Submit your application and resume. - Case Study: Selected candidates will be invited to complete a case study. - First Round Interview: Selected candidates will be invited to a first round interview. - Final Round Interview: Selected candidates will be invited to a final round interview. References will also be requested and contacted during this time.

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Educational Alliance

Director of Finance and Operations

Educational Alliance brings together and partners with diverse communities in Lower Manhattan, offering individuals and families high-quality, multi-generational programs and services that enhance their well-being and socioeconomic opportunities. We are a place where everyone s welcome and where progress is powered one relationship at a time. We are proud of our legacy as a Jewish organization, and we provide high-quality, transformational services and programs to all New Yorkers through our network of community centers on Manhattan's Lower East Side and East Village. As we have for over 130 years, we offer best-in-class programming - now across 15 sites, focusing on a mix of education, health and wellness, arts and culture, and civic engagement. The Director of Finance and Operations directly reports to and works in collaboration with the Executive Director of CSYD to ensure all administrative, operational and fiscal systems are developed and maintained at the highest quality. while providing guidance, support and leadership across all programs within the Community Schools and Youth Development Department (CSYD). The Director of Finance and Operations demonstrates a commitment to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace while developing and implementing short and long-term strategic department goals to ensure robust and sustainable resources for programs. This position directly oversees the CSYD school-based Program Coordinators KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Serve as CYSD liaison to coordinate and provide administrative, operational, and fiscal services to the CSYD team as a whole. - Collaborate with the CSYD Senior Director of Programs to identify and address administrative, financial and operational needs of program staff. - Coordinate inter-departmental operational support for programmatic operations at all sites, including IT, Facilities, Finance and Compliance/People and Culture, including assessment and improvement of policies and procedures for department workflow, fiscal management, people management, and compliance. - Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders such as funders, regulatory bodies (NYC Public Schools, NYC DYCD) and EA support services, including Department of Finance, Development, People and Culture, and Research and Evaluation. - Develop program budgets that align with program goals, and monitor revenue and expenditures to ensure responsible, and on budget fiscal management of programs and contracts. - Partner with EA Budget Analyst to ensure all fiscal data and information is timely and accurate, including cost and grant allocations, and to identify funding risks and challenges to ensure that funds are maximized, meet program needs and are fiscally responsible. - Develop and facilitate departmental fiscal trainings for CSYD staff to increase budget acumen and awareness. - Oversee submission of data, narrative reports, and program updates related to funding requirements; work with EA's Research and Evaluation department to ensure accuracy of data in database. - Responsible for maintaining compliance at each site with regulatory and EA policies and procedures in partnership with People and Culture/Compliance department. - Develop and maintain CSYD-specific operations manual. - Oversee, identify and actively develop new business opportunities for CSYD, including state and federal grant opportunities. - Manage Program Coordinators at each site. - Perform other duties as necessary Required and Preferred Qualifications - Master's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or related field, or equivalent work experience. - A minimum of four (4) years of experience managing government grants, to include budgets, purchasing, contracts, compliance, data collection and analysis required; - Experience managing NYC Public Schools, DYCD, CACFP, 21st CCLC, Advantage, and ExpandED contracts; - Strong background and competency in business planning, budgeting, and forecasting; - Must be self-directed, organized, detail-oriented, competent problem solving and a strong negotiator. - Non-profit experience required; - Experience managing staff required; - Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and projects effectively; - Excellent interpersonal, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills; - Knowledge of MS Office, Excel, and adaptability to government and agency databases; - Knowledge of CBO/school partnerships. - Strong attention to details and an eye for developing efficient, interna systems and workflow.

Job responsibilities: Utilize online database to obtain data on ticket sales Create assignments for checking investigations Cross-reference blind check reports with sales data to detect any variances Internet research Other duties as assigned Qualifications: Requires a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, or a related field. This is a full-time position (9am-5pm) with the potential to transition to a hybrid work schedule (working both in the office and remotely) after four months. The ideal candidate will be: Punctual and reliable Well-versed in Microsoft Excel Meticulous in their attention to detail Advance Excel skills (Pivot Tables, IF Statements, etc.) are a plus.

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