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The Fund for the City of New York (www.fcny.org) was established by the Ford Foundation in 1968 with the mandate to improve the quality of life for all New Yorkers. For over five decades, in partnership with government agencies, nonprofit institutions and foundations, the Fund has developed and helped to implement innovations in policy, programs, practices and technology to advance the functioning of government and nonprofit organizations in New York City and beyond.

The Fund seeks out, adapts, applies and assesses ways to enable government and nonprofit agencies to achieve excellence through its core programs—the Cash Flow Loan Program, the Partner Project Program, the Sloan Public Service Awards, the Sloan Awards for Excellence in Teaching Science and Mathematics.

 

Position Overview

The Fund for the City of New York seeks an Administrative Assistant for its Partner Project Program. The Partner Project Program is a fiscal sponsorship program that provides comprehensive financial and administrative support to over 90 nonprofit organizations and projects with a broad range of missions across the US.

This position will handle many day-to-day administrative functions, including, but not limited to data entry, sorting mail, scanning, copying, running daily reports, checking receipts against payment requests, formatting documents, assisting with A/P information requests, maintaining and updating content for a partner portal site and providing helpdesk support for various platforms.

 

Qualifications

The successful candidate will be flexible, dedicated and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Qualifications include:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially in Excel and Word, and interest in further developing computer skills and learning new systems;
• Exceptional attention to detail;
• Strong organizational skills and ability to establish priorities, manage multiple demands and projects;
• Excellent problem-solving skills;
• Strong ability to work effectively in both team settings and independently;
• Prior experience in administrative roles required ; and
• Familiarity with financial and administrative processes is preferred.

Compensation: Salary range is $45,000 – $54,000 and is commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits package including comprehensive health, dental and life insurance, four weeks paid vacation, paid sick time, TransitChek, Flexible Spending Account plans for health and dependent care, a 403(b) retirement plan and a 401(k) retirement plan with a generous employer match.

 

Fund for the City of New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, actual or perceived gender, gender identity and gender expression, sexual orientation, actual or perceived age, height, weight, ancestry, national origin, marital status, partnership status, familial status, alienage or citizenship, handicap, disability, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, sexual and reproductive health decisions, military or veteran status, criminal conviction (except as otherwise provided by law) or arrest record, credit history, actual or perceived status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offense or stalking, genetic predisposition, caregiver status, known relationship or association with a person who is within one of the aforementioned classes, salary history, unemployment or any other legally protected characteristic.

Fund for the City of New York is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to hrfcny@fcny.org.

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Job Title: Accounts Payable Clerk

 

The Role

The Fund is seeking an organized and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk to join our finance team. The Accounts Payable Clerk will be responsible for processing invoices, reconciling statements, and managing vendor accounts. The ideal candidate will have strong numerical aptitude, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

 

Duties

• Process invoices accurately and promptly within established timelines.

• Verify invoice details to ensure accuracy and completeness.

• Match invoices with corresponding purchase orders.

• Obtain necessary approvals for invoice payments in accordance with company policies.

• Input invoice data into the accounting system with correct coding and classification.

• Execute electronic payments such as ACH transfers and wire transfers.

• Conduct reconciliation of vendor statements to identify and resolve discrepancies.

• Liaise with vendors to address invoice inquiries and provide updates on payment status.

• Maintain organized and easily accessible accounting records and documents.

• Support month-end closing procedures as requested by management.

• Review and reconcile accounts to ensure accuracy and alignment with related entities.

• Collaborate across departments on month-end closing tasks and account analysis.

 

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ experience in Accounts Payable or related field.
• Financial/accounting background and experience with nonprofit accounting systems. Knowledge of Accufund and/or SAP Concur is a plus;
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in fast-paced, deadline driven and high-pressured environment; and
• Excellent organizational skills, written and oral communication skills and attention to detail.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous Paid Time Off options for vacation, sick, and floating holidays
• Paid Holiday Schedule.
• Extremely competitive 401K retirement savings plans.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• And more!

 

Compensation

The annual salary range for this role is $50,000 – $55,000.

 

About the Fund for the City of New York

The Fund for the City of New York was established by the Ford Foundation in 1968 with the mandate to improve the quality of life for all New Yorkers. For over four decades, in partnership with government agencies, nonprofit institutions and foundations, the Fund has developed and helped to implement innovations in policy, programs, practices and technology in order to advance the functioning of government and nonprofit organizations in New York City and beyond.

The Fund seeks out, adapts, applies and assesses ways to enable government and nonprofit agencies to achieve excellence through its core programs—the Cash Flow Loan Program, the Partner Project Program, the Sloan Public Service Awards, the Sloan Awards for Excellence in Teaching Science and Mathematics—and through three strategic initiatives: the Center on Government Performance, the Center for Internet Innovation and E-Community Connect.

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The Fund for the City of New York has a limited number of internships available for mission-driven individuals. Interns at the Fund learn from and help support the teams of communication, partner projects, human resources, fiscal and other special projects. The nature of the Fund’s projects is extremely fluid and requires self-motivated individuals that are willing to work collaboratively in a team environment. Project interns are provided the opportunity to interact with senior management, as well as the opportunity to enhance their skills in the area of project and financial management.

The Fund for the City of New York is an equal opportunity employer. The Fund does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other category protected by law.

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Role Description

 

JMACforFamilies is hiring a Program Facilitator! Primary responsibilities will include managing and facilitating the H.E.A.L. Program (Heal, Educate, Advocate, Lead), advancing the JMACforFamilies organization’s policy advocacy work, and coordinating events and rallies. This role requires a Masters Degree in Social Work and will be a hybrid position with one to two days in person per week. For more information, please see the flyer. To apply, send your resume and cover letter to info@jmacforfamilies.org. Please send any questions about the position to info@jmacforfamilies.org

 

Hiring Manager Name / Contact Info
Joyce McMillan /  info@jmacforfamilies.org