Finance Coordinator

The finance coordinator is an essential member of the Finance team who supports daily activities on a full-time basis. This role provides an excellent opportunity to learn and develop a strong foundation in nonprofit finance. The person in this role will gain exposure to a wide range of financial processes, systems, and analyses, setting them up for career growth within the finance function. They will have the chance to learn the nuts and bolts of how a finance team operates and supports the broader organization. They would oversee the entire accounts payable process, and handle reconciliations, cash receipts, accounts receivable, and other financial record-keeping. The coordinator is responsible for data entry and analysis within the team’s advanced technology platforms: Sage Intacct (ERP), Airbase (expense management), Solver (FP&A), and Excel, as well as assisting the department with other finance-related projects as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage the A/P and credit card reporting processes: check all records for accuracy, maintain supporting electronic files, and reconcile capital and operations transactions to Sage Intacct
• Review and upload transactions from multiple fundraising sources (Raiser’s Edge, Stripe, BBMS, PayPal, Square, on-the-park cash) to Sage Intacct.
• Reconcile quarterly with relevant departments
• Create A/R invoices as requested by departments. Prepare monthly aging reports and record cash receipts
• Provide schedules and journal entries for prepaid expenses, depreciation, health care allocations, and other records
• Reconcile operating bank accounts
• Onboard all new staff to finance processes
  • Serve as point person for departments to understand Airbase coding and workflows. Update and maintain relevant user guides
• Maintain and reconcile food concessions income
• Prepare and submit monthly revenue reports to NYC Department of Parks and Recreation
• Maintain and organize the department’s electronic files
• Support the yearly audit by providing schedules and backup documentation
• General administrative support for the team
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned such as presentations, meeting note-taking, etc.

Requirements

• Highly detail-oriented, organized, collaborative problem solver
• 1-2 years of experience in relevant office settings
• Ability to multitask and meet frequent and ongoing deadlines
• Intermediate Excel skills required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work toward solutions that benefit departments and the organization
• Experience with Google Workspace
• Experience with financial software systems
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of basic accounting concepts

Abilities

• Handle sensitive information and maintain confidentiality
• Type, sit, read, and interact with information on a computer screen
• Work in an office setting between the hours of 10 AM and 6 PM

This is a Full-Time, non-exempt position.

The hourly rate is $30.50/hour.

The location for the role remains hybrid, with a requirement to physically report to the office a minimum of 3 days per week (located in Manhattan's Meatpacking District in New York City).

• If you are an individual with a disability and need accommodation during the application process, please send an email request to hr
• @thehighline.org ** Resumes sent to this email address will not be given any special consideration.

About Friends of the High Line:

The High Line is both a nonprofit organization and a public park on the West Side of Manhattan. We’re devoted to reimagining public spaces to create connected, healthy neighborhoods and cities through our work with communities on and off the High Line. Built on a historic, elevated rail line, the High Line was always intended to be more than a park. You can walk through the gardens, view art, experience a performance, enjoy food or beverage, or connect with friends and neighbors while enjoying a unique perspective of New York City. Nearly 100% of our annual budget comes through donations. The High Line is owned by the City of New York, and we operate under a license agreement with NYC Parks.

EEO Statement:

The High Line is guided by a series of values through which we make decisions, including hiring. These values include proactively creating access points for all people, regardless of age, sex, color, creed, race, income, country of origin, religion, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

As part of our commitment to living up to these values and advancing equity within our organization and through our work, we are committed to an equitable hiring process. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with a broad range of lived experiences. This description shall not be construed as a contract of any sort for a specific period of employment.

If you have a disability and need help with the application process:

• Email peopleandculture@thehighline.org to request accommodations (like alternative formats, extra time, etc.)

Important clarification:

• This email is ONLY for requesting disability accommodations
• Resumes sent to this email won't receive special treatment in the selection process
• The only "special consideration" will be providing the specific accommodation you need to complete the application fairly