Finance Assistant

Finance Assistant

Schedule

This is a part-time position working up to 15 hours a week.

Who We Are

ACC is one of the nation’s largest open-admission animal shelters, whose mission is to End Animal Homelessness in NYC. We touch the lives of nearly 20,000 animals each year. ACC is more than an animal shelter; we are a resource to the community, always seeking ways to keep the human-animal bond intact. With a 90% placement rate, our progressive, life-saving initiatives contribute to the successful placement of our animals.

We strive to find loving homes for homeless and abandoned cats, dogs, guinea pigs and rabbits, both by adopting animals directly to the public and by partnering with more than 200 dedicated animal placement organizations (our New Hope partners). We also help keep NYC communities safe and rescue animals in need, responding to emergencies that involve animals as well as keeping our doors open 24/7 for people and animals in need.

Summary

Animal Care Centers of NYC is seeking an Accounting Assistant to support the accounting team with daily financial operations. This is an entry level position and is ideal for someone starting their career in accounting who wants to gain hands-on experience in bookkeeping, financial recordkeeping, and administrative support within the finance department.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree or currently pursuing an associates degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to handle confidential financial information.

Benefits

Part-Time employees are not eligible for vacation time or personal leave.

Essential Job Functions:

• Perform general administrative duties for the accounting department.
• Assist with data entry of financial transactions into accounting systems.
• Maintain organized financial records and documentation.

Other Responsibilities:

• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Prepare and process invoices, expense reports, and payment records.
• Reconcile basic account discrepancies and report issues to senior staff.
• Assist with monthly closing tasks and financial reporting preparation.
• Help maintain spreadsheets and financial tracking reports.
• Respond to internal requests for financial information and documentation.
• Complete other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic understanding of accounting principles.
• Strong communication, teamwork skills, and attention to detail.

Work Environment

At ACC it's all hands-on deck. We work together as a team, which means you may be asked to help with tasks that involve working outside in all sorts of weather. As a busy animal shelter in one of the biggest cities in the world it can get noisy inside. Employees should have the ability to remain calm yet professional in stressful situations involving animals and/or members of the public. ACC houses hundreds of animals in its facilities at any given time and with that comes fur, odors and other airborne particles in abundance.

ACC offers many low-cost services to pets and people in need. This includes compassionate end-of-life services for people who cannot afford to go to a private veterinary office but still want to provide a professional and peaceful transition for their beloved pet.

Reports To: Controller

Overtime: This is a non-union position and is eligible for overtime.