Junior Financial Associate

Foundation Source Philanthropic Services • Part-time • Fairfield, Connecticut, United States • $20 / hour • 2m ago

Description:

We are searching for a part-time, temporary, key player in the Reconciliation and Valuation division of our Financial Accounting department. The person in this role will be responsible for executing timely reconciliations to verify all financial transactions are entered, portfolio assets are accounted for and data is complete; assisting with statement intake and valuation procurement to ensure current period deliverables are met.

Key Responsibilities:

Record transactions to the ledger for the charitable and investing activity of our clients (cash receipts, disbursements, journal entries) (60%)
Reconcile daily/periodic financial transactions and asset portfolios to client statement of accounts resolving discrepancies promptly (25%)
Review and verify account statements from various financial institutions; enter or update asset balances in the system (10%)
Assist with statement intake, valuation procurement, and other ad-hoc reconciliation or financial reporting duties (5%)

Requirements:

Proficient with Microsoft Excel and other Office applications; experience with accounting or portfolio systems a plus
Internal/ External Communication Skills
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and deadlines with a high degree of accuracy
Collaborative team player who can also work independently with mininmal supervision
Analytical mindset; able to identify issues quickly and recommend solutions in a fast-paced environment
Must be detail oriented, motivated and proactive learner

Work Environment:

Hybrid- combination of remote and in-office work (local travel to office as needed)
Standard office activities: sitting or standing for extended periods, working at a computer, occasional lifting of files or small boxes (< 20 lbs)
30 hours per week or as needed, through August 15, 2025

Physical Demands:

Sitting for periods of time
Standing for periods of time

An Equal Opportunity Employer

We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.