Junior Accountant

Junior Accountant

Organization:
Project ReDirect, Inc. – New York Division
Program:
Integrated Support Hotel Program

Location:

Queens, New York

Employment Type:

Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Reports To:

Finance Director / Controller
Salary Range: $52,000–$76,000 annually

Project ReDirect, Inc. (PRD) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit human services organization providing residential services, community-based programming, and emergency and transitional housing to individuals and families.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Junior Accountant to join our New York City financial operations team supporting the Integrated Support Hotel Program.

The Junior Accountant will assist with daily accounting activities, accounts payable and receivable, financial reconciliations, government contract invoicing, budget monitoring, and financial reporting.

The ideal candidate will possess strong Quick Books and Microsoft Excel skills, demonstrate excellent attention to detail, and have an interest in nonprofit financial management. Experience with New York City's Passport invoicing system is preferred, but not required.

• Maintain accurate and timely financial transactions in Quick Books.
• Perform monthly bank, credit card, and general ledger reconciliations.
• Prepare journal entries and assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Review accounting records for accuracy, completeness, and proper expense classification.
• Identify discrepancies and work with the Finance Director or Controller to resolve them.
• Maintain accurate financial records across assigned programs and cost centers.

• Prepare and enter monthly invoicing information into the Passport system.
• Review invoices and supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness before submission.
• Reconcile invoicing information with Quick Books and internal financial reports.
• Monitor invoicing deadlines to support timely reimbursement of program expenditures.
• Coordinate with program directors and administrative personnel to obtain required financial documentation.
• Assist with tracking outstanding government contract receivables and resolving billing discrepancies.

• Review, code, and process vendor invoices and employee expense reimbursements.
• Assist with preparation of check payments, ACH transactions, and wire transfer documentation.
• Maintain accurate vendor payment records and supporting documentation.
• Record incoming payments, contract reimbursements, and other revenue.
• Monitor outstanding payables and receivables and report discrepancies.
• Ensure financial transactions comply with established internal controls and approval procedures.

• Assist with preparing monthly budget-versus-actual financial reports.
• Track expenditures by program, contract, and cost center.
• Support accurate allocation of expenses across government-funded programs.
• Assist in preparing financial schedules and management reports.
• Identify unusual spending patterns or budget variances for management review.
• Support timely and accurate financial reporting for the New York Division.

• Maintain organized, accurate, and audit-ready accounting records.
• Assist with annual independent audits and financial compliance reviews.
• Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for government funding agencies.
• Support compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), nonprofit accounting standards, and organizational policies.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee, vendor, client, and organizational financial information.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance,…