Junior Accountant

Overview

New Hope Services, based in Jeffersonville, Indiana, has a 65-year legacy of providing human services throughout 24 counties in the state. As one of the region's largest and most impactful nonprofit organizations, it serves over 16,000 individuals and families annually. With 125 dedicated employees, its offerings span Ability Services, Family Services, and Affordable Housing, benefiting families, seniors, and individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities.

New Hope operates programs such as WIC, Healthy Families, Supported Living, and more, with facilities across seven locations to meet diverse community needs.

The Junior Accountant supports month-end close and general ledger activities for a nonprofit organization, with a focus on journal entries, reconciliations, grant and restricted fund tracking, audit schedule preparation, and internal reporting. This role ensures accurate, timely financial information, strong internal controls, and compliance with nonprofit requirements.

• Prepare and post journal entries
• Perform monthly reconciliations for bank and balance sheet accounts
• Assist with month-end and year-end close tasks
• Track grants and restricted funds, ensuring proper coding and documentation.
• Prepare grant expenditure reports and maintain documentation for funders.
• Assist with preparation of audit schedules and respond to routine auditor requests.
• Prepare routine internal financial reports for management.
• Assist with annual budget development and periodic variance analysis.
• Follow internal control procedures, including documentation, and approvals
• Respond to internal inquiries regarding financial transactions

• Strong accuracy and attention to detail.
• Analytical problem-solving skills.
• Ethical judgment and confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 1–2 years of accounting experience (internships accepted).
• Knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit fund accounting concepts.
• Proficiency with accounting software (Quick Books, MIP, Blackbaud, Business Central, or similar).
• Advanced Excel skills.

Preferred:

• Experience in nonprofit accounting and grant tracking.
• Exposure to audit preparation and PBC schedules.

• Medical
• Vision
• STD
• Life Insurance - company paid
• Employee Assistance Program - company paid
• Accident & Critical Illness
• 401k - annual company match (% varies)
• Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Paid Personal Days, Paid Holidays