Finance & Accounting Volunteer

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Volunteer Application: https://forms.clickup.com/f/dg3xb-3587/3TIB9OCNV1L443XMEE

A Free Bird is a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization based in New York City. Our organization provides children diagnosed with cancer the opportunity to explore their artistic passions. Artistic expression has been proven to play an instrumental role in the healing process. We support children affected by cancer in their exploration of a range of self expression such as art, music, acting, poetry, writing, singing and other creative mediums.

This role consists of preparing periodic financial statements and assessing the allocation of funds. On a weekly basis, you will work with the team to track and record the status of all contributions and expenses. It will also be critical to document and update all nonprofit operational billing standards. By understanding every aspect of the operation, you will analyze the activity of each department to achieve optimal resource allocation.

Within this department there are different opportunities, from credit based internships to experienced professional roles. If selected for an interview, we will assess and confirm the position level based on your experience and qualifications upon conclusion of the process.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the drafting and finalization of accounts receivable and payable, accuracy of billing and payment information, and invoice maintenance
• Communicate across departments to maintain monthly statements and balances
• Prepare monthly billing statements for the entire organization
• Identify and resolve invoice disputes and errors
• Work with the Business & Operations department on building quarterly and annual budgets

Qualifications

• 1-2+ years of experience in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• Experience applying financial acumen to specific problems and recommending actionable solutions
• Bookkeeping experience with exquisite attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Ability to work in collaborative and individual environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite and Google Drive applications

Additional Information

This position requires a three month commitment and at least 5 - 10 hours per week.*

*Mandatory commitment is based on position level.