About UWGPSNJ

United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey’s (United Way) mission is to end poverty and expand opportunity for all. We are focused on new approaches to harnessing the collective power of our region to help individuals and families break the cycle of poverty, and new ways of engaging and investing in the communities we serve. We deploy several tools to that end, including: 

• Convening local and national leaders to build and execute high-impact strategies to reduce economic insecurity in the region.
• Motivating individual, corporate, and institutional philanthropy.
• Investing in evidence-based programming to increase opportunity and employment, ensure financial empowerment for families, and resource high quality early education. 
• Measuring progress and strengthening the nonprofit sector in data/evaluation, leadership, and organizational effectiveness

Position Summary

This role will play a critical part in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end closing processes, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. As a key contributor to our accounting operations, this position will manage and be responsible for a variety of tasks including general ledger management, reconciliations, and assisting with financial reporting. This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment and make a meaningful impact by contributing to the financial health of the organization.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Perform monthly and/or quarterly general ledger and bank reconciliations.
• Manage invoice and payment processes in Concur (A/P system) and MIP (Accounting system).
• Process bi-weekly and monthly expense and cell phone reimbursements.
• Research and resolve A/P or A/R reconciliation discrepancies.
• Record daily ACH bank transactions and run credit card, PayPal, and Telecheck reports.
• Assist with outgoing grant encumbrance setups and donor choice payout processes.
• Support bi-weekly payroll processing
• Act as a liaison for Individual Deposit Account (IDA) program documentation.
• Generate and ensure quality assurance of tax receipts for distribution.
• Assist with audit and tax filing requests, including 990s and employee benefit plan compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field required.
• Advanced degrees or relevant certifications (e.g., CPA) are a plus.

Experience:

• 3-5 years of experience in an accounting role, preferably in a nonprofit setting.
• Familiarity with MIP Accounting software is a plus.

Skills & Abilities:

• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and address gaps in policies and procedures.
• High attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and quality.
• Strong interpersonal and consultative skills for cross-departmental collaboration.
• Growth-oriented mindset with the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Integrity and commitment to confidentiality and ethical practices.

HIRING RANGE

$60,000-$65,000

The hiring range for this role accounts for the many factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

Additional Benefits:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 403 (b) retirement plan with organization match
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Hybrid work schedule

Why Join Us? 

You’ll be part of a team that’s dedicated to making a real impact. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to play a key role in supporting our mission-driven work and ensuring the financial integrity.  

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UWGPSNJ promotes a culture of inclusion and seeks talented staff from diverse backgrounds. UWGPSNJ does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected factor.

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