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Job DescriptionSalary: 66,560 The Paterson Compassionate Care Collaborative (PCCC), housed under Black Lives Matter Paterson, is building toward the launch of an unarmed, non-police response and community-building program. The program aims to: • Respond to conflict and crisis through care-centered, non-punitive interventions, • Equip community members with conflict-prevention and skill-building tools Role Overview The Manager of Operations will serve as the operational hub of PCCC. This position ensures that the programs infrastructurefinance, administration, compliance, communications, and developmentis functioning effectively so organizers, crisis responders, and partner organizations can focus on community care. Working closely with the Executive Director of BLM Paterson and other sub grantees this role builds the systems that hold the program together. The ideal candidate is a systems-thinker, highly organized, committed to transformative justice, and energized by building something new with community at the center. Key Responsibilities & Duties Program & Organizational Operations • Oversee day-to-day operations for PCCC, including scheduling, documentation, contracting, and operational workflows., • Develop and maintain systems that promote transparency, accountability, and efficiency across administrative processes., • Coordinate with sub-grantees such as the Paterson Healing Collective to ensure alignment, consistent communication, and timely reporting., • Maintain compliance with organizational policies and grant requirements. Finance & Administration • Support the Executive Director with financial administration, including bookkeeping, invoice processing, expense tracking, and budget updates., • Maintain organized financial records for grants, donor contributions, and program expenses., • Lead development activities, including donor stewardship, outreach, and retention strategies., • Support grant-writing and grant-management processes, including tracking deadlines, collecting sub-grantee reporting, and preparing narrative updates., • Manage PCCCs communications, including website updates, social media content, newsletters, and general inquiries through organizational email accounts., • Draft and distribute public-facing materials that reflect PCCCs values and community-centered approach., • Support communications coordination among sub-grantees to ensure unified messaging and visibility. Who You Are You are someone who believes deeply in community care, transformative justice, and building systems that support peoplerather than punish them. You may come to this work through nonprofit operations, community organizing, administrative support, mutual aid, or lived experience. What matters most is your commitment to dignity, care, and equitable community safety. We especially welcome candidates who: • Have been impacted by policing, incarceration, or the broader criminal-legal system., • Identify as Black, Indigenous, Latino/a, or hold other marginalized racial or ethnic identities., • Are trans, nonbinary, gender-expansive, and/or part of the LGBTQIA+ community., • Have lived experience with mental illness, disability, neurodivergence, or recovery, and value accessibility., • Are detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple projects at once., • Are comfortable building new systems and improving existing ones., • Communicate with compassion, clarity, and accountability., • Thrive in collaborative, community-rooted environments. No candidate will meet every qualificationif this work resonates with you, we encourage you to apply. Hours & Compensation • Monday Friday, 9:00 AM 5:00 PM, • Full-time, 40 hours/week, • Annual Salary: $66,560

A company is looking for a Nonprofit Financial Strategist to lead financial direction and oversee accounting operations for nonprofit clients. Key Responsibilities Lead annual budgeting processes and prepare budget-to-actual reports Review and develop finance processes, procedures, and systems S

Key Responsibilities Manage client relationships and serve as the primary finance contact for multiple nonprofit accounts Prepare GAAP-compliant financial statements and provide actionable financial analysis Ensure financial compliance and audit readiness for client accounts Required Qualificat

Job Description Are you interested in working with an agency that can have a far-reaching impact on your community? If so, please read on! Circle of Care for Families and Children of Passaic County, Inc. of Woodland Park, NJ is seeking to onboard a Finance Intern who is: • Empathetic, creative, and resourceful Our core values include: • Our employees, • Family voice and choice, • Family as equal partners, • Diversity of cultures, • Service excellence, • Individual strengths The Finance Intern will support the Finance Department with day-to-day operations, special projects, and ongoing reporting needs. This role provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in nonprofit financial management, compliance, and administrative processes while contributing to the mission of Circle of Care . Essential Functions of the Position (including but not limited to): • Uphold the mission and core values of Circle of Care., • Assist with data entry, reconciliations, and financial record-keeping., • Support preparation of monthly financial reports and grant expense tracking., • Help review invoices, receipts, and supporting documentation for accuracy and compliance., • Conduct research on financial best practices, funding requirements, and reporting processes., • Assist with audits by organizing and preparing supporting documentation., • Maintain confidentiality of sensitive financial and personnel information., • Perform other duties as assigned to support the Finance Department. Education and Experience: Currently pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field. READY TO JOIN OUR NONPROFIT TEAM? Please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application which must include resume with cover letter telling us why you are the best candidate for this role. We look forward to meeting you! Circle of Care is an equal opportunity employer. We honor diversity and are committed to creating a culture that embraces all.

Job Description Summary Position Overview: Children’s Day Preschool (CDP) seeks a talented and motivated individual to fill our part-time position as Staff Accountant. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Staff Accountant will be an integral part of our small, highly productive operations team. As our Staff Accountant, you will be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of all general ledger functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, journal entries, bank reconciliations for monthly soft closings and the annual hard close, and preparing and maintaining all supporting documentation, schedules, and reports for the annual audit. Other accounting responsibilities include maintaining fiscal policies and internal controls to ensure organizational financial health and compliance with accounting standards necessary to facilitate CDPs mission and vision. An outstanding staff accountant candidate will also have excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills. Duties Key Responsibilities Bookkeeping: • Perform accounts payable functions: record invoices, investigate discrepancies, and ensure timely processing and payment., • Perform accounts receivable and cash receipts functions: record payments and process cash receipts., • Enter all financial transactions accurately into accounting software., • Manage day-to-day paperwork: copying, scanning, filing (binders/vendor folders), emailing, uploading, etc., • Follow internal control processes for bank deposits., • Support audit preparation and grant compliance documentation., • Maintain organized financial records and vendor files. Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or equivalent, • At least 1 years of relevant accounting experience preferred, • Nonprofit experience is preferred; motivation to work in this sector is essential., • Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office 365 (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams), • Experience with automated accounting / payroll systems; proficiency in QuickBooks Online is preferred, • Effective oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact effectively across all levels of the organization Nice To Haves • Bilingual Spanish/English preferred, but not required, • Detail oriented, resourceful, collaborative, and agile, • Strong emotional intelligence, • Self-motivated and accountable, • Impeccable judgment and discretion Benefits • Flexible schedule within business hours., • Opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization., • Earned sick time: 1 hour per 30 hours worked, • Warm, friendly, supportive, and pleasant work environment About Us Children's Day is a private, non-profit, high-quality preschool and child care center, located in Passaic, NJ. We serve the needs of our diverse community with passion and a high level of commitment to ensure the best early childhood education for our children within a supportive and caring environment. Our school provides year-round preschool programming to 117 children (ages 2.5 to 5); combining education and social services for our children and families. Our dedicated staff form a unified team that is committed to and passionate about helping children form a strong foundation for a successful future. Management and staff work to create a fun and friendly environment while helping to provide critical services to underserved families. CDP offers a robust array of health and therapeutic services as well as deep family involvement and support programs that create a highly effective trauma-informed preschool program. Children's Day is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or internships without unlawful discrimination based on race, creed, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristic, marital status or domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The Urban Dove Team Charter seeks a Senior Accountant to oversee the day-to-day accounting operations, purchasing, ensuring accurate timely, and compliant financial records for a nonprofit organization. Collaborate closely with the Senior Director of Finance and work with other directors as needed.