Accounting Associate (Volunteer)

Description

Accounting Associate (Volunteer)

Finance & Operations

Organization: Mentor A Promise (MAP)

Location: Remote with NYC-based coordination as needed

Type: Volunteer (Finance & Accounting Role)

About Mentor A Promise

Mentor A Promise (MAP) is a New York City–based nonprofit serving children and youth ages 5–18 experiencing housing instability through mentorship, literacy, social-emotional learning, and creative expression. Strong financial stewardship is essential to sustaining trust with families, partners, donors, and funders.

MAP’s accounting work prioritizes accuracy, transparency, and mission-aligned compliance.

Role Overview

The Accounting Associate (Volunteer) supports MAP’s day-to-day accounting and financial operations. This role assists with financial tracking, reconciliation, documentation, and reporting—ensuring funds are managed responsibly and in alignment with nonprofit accounting standards.

The Associate works closely with MAP’s Finance & Operations leadership and supports clean, auditable financial records across programs and projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with recording and categorizing financial transactions
• Support monthly reconciliations (bank, credit card, and accounts)
• Maintain organized financial documentation and records
• Support expense tracking, reimbursements, and invoice processing
• Assist with budget tracking and variance reviews
• Support preparation for audits, funder reporting, and internal reviews
• Follow nonprofit accounting policies and internal controls
• Coordinate with Operations and Program teams as needed

Qualifications

• Experience or coursework in accounting, finance, bookkeeping, or related fields
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Comfort working with spreadsheets and financial records
• Ability to handle confidential information responsibly
• Reliability and ability to meet deadlines
• Alignment with MAP’s mission and values

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with nonprofit accounting principles
• Experience with QuickBooks or similar accounting software
• Comfort with Google Sheets or Excel
• Experience supporting budgets or financial reports

Commitment

• Volunteer role
• Approximately 5–10 hours per week
• Minimum 6-month commitment preferred
• Fully remote with optional NYC-based collaboration

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience in nonprofit accounting and finance operations
• Exposure to budgeting, reporting, and audit preparation
• Collaboration with finance and operations leadership
• Professional references and letters of recommendation
• The opportunity to support transparency and sustainability for youth programs

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply directly through Idealist.

Support the financial systems that keep MAP’s mission strong, accountable, and trusted.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with our organization. At this time, volunteer opportunities are limited to individuals based in the United States due to legal, safeguarding, data-privacy, and programmatic requirements. We appreciate your interest in our mission and your understanding of these constraints.