Finance Associate

Join a small mission-driven New Jersey nonprofit foundation in a hybrid role based in Newark, NJ (with 3 days onsite). This temp to hire Finance Associate position focuses on hands-on accounting support, with a strong emphasis on Accounts Payable, transaction processing, reconciliations, and finance systems. You will work closely with the Grants Manager and Controller on finance-related projects and reporting, supporting month-end and audit readiness as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day accounting and finance operations for the foundation.
• Process Accounts Payable transactions and maintain accurate supporting documentation.
• Assist with vendor payments, invoice review, and account activity.
• Perform reconciliations and help resolve transaction discrepancies.
• Support general accounting, reporting, and month-end activities.
• Maintain accurate financial records and assist with data organization.
• Collaborate with the Grants Manager and Controller on finance-related projects and reporting.
• Assist with audit preparation and supporting schedules as needed.
• Help improve and maintain finance processes within a small-team environment.
• Use Excel and accounting systems to review, organize, and analyze financial data.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of hands-on accounting experience.
• Strong Accounts Payable experience.
• Solid accounting foundation across transactions, reconciliations, and financial systems.
• Strong Excel skills, including PivotTables.
• Nonprofit environment experience required.
• QuickBooks experience is helpful.
• Sage Intacct and Bill.com experience are strong pluses.
• Audit support experience is a plus.

Tools & Technologies

• Excel
• QuickBooks
• Sage Intacct
• Bill.com

Location: Newark, NJ (Hybrid, 3 days onsite).
Compensation: USD 30–35 per hour.
Employment: Temp to hire.