Robert Half Is Hiring A Junior Accountant

A mission-driven organization dedicated to the support of Israel and providing various social services to the local community is seeking a junior accountant for their US office.

The position is based in Midtown Manhattan with a work schedule of 4 days in office and work-from-home on Fridays. Basic familiarity with Hebrew is required for this position.

Position Summary:We are seeking a Junior Accountant to support our finance team in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with nonprofit accounting standards. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and has strong organizational skills. Hebrew familiarity is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in daily bookkeeping, including accounts payable, journal entries, and bank reconciliations.
• Support Accounts Payable Manager receiving and verifying invoices, data entry into accounting software, processing payments to vendors, maintaining accurate records of accounts payable transactions, and assisting with vendor reconciliation
• Prepare monthly reconciliations for various bank accounts
• Provide detailed analyses and explanations of all transactions/reconciling items
• Prepare analyses for Form 990 and for the annual audit
• Prepare daily and monthly journal entries to record account activity, including foreign current transactions and translation
• Participate in the annual external audit and special projects
• Prepare balance sheet and income statement account analyses as well as monthly/quarterly/ ad hoc reports
• Assist in any other Finance related assignments
• Complete other tasks and duties as assigned

Qualifications & Skills

• 2+ years' experience in accounting
• Bachelor's degree in accounting
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Proficient in computer skills, including but not limited to Microsoft Office
• Collaborative workstyle, effective working in and across teams
• Experience with Blackbaud, Financial Edge or Raiser's Edge preferred

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off, including vacation and holidays.
• Professional development opportunities.
• A supportive and mission-driven work environment.