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Summary

Reporting to the VP of Finance, the Accountant is responsible for managing the general ledger, account reconciliations, cash receipts, depreciation, accruals, restricted asset releases, and preliminary monthly accounting cycle closing. This role requires exceptional attention to detail to produce NJFPL’s financial data by researching, investigating, and identifying trends or anomalies efficiently and effectively.

Responsibilities and duties

• Develop and maintain financial record-keeping and reporting systems.
• Process payroll, billing, receivables, payables, cash receipts, cash disbursements, and general ledger functions.
• Prepare reconciliations and follow up on unusual items.
• Reconcile program income generated versus sub-recipient agency funding.
• Monitor program income submitted on expenditure reports.
• Collect quarterly expenditure reports and consolidate them by funding sources.
• Reconcile sub-recipient expenditure reports with submitted grant budgets.
• Collect annual audits from sub-recipients and ensure proper reporting.
• Maintain a list of contracts and their status.
• Prepare invoices and ensure all general ledger accounts are reconciled monthly.
• Process monthly closing entries and reconcile bank accounts.
• Reconcile grants paid to agencies with expenditure reports.
• Process payroll entries in
• Track and reconcile FPA membership dues and payments.
• Process FPA bank deposits and email renewal invoices to members.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Reasonable accommodation may be provided for individuals with disabilities.

This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all of job responsibilities and deliverables.

Work Schedule and Time Commitment

• Flexible Schedule – The League maintains a flexible schedule. Employees must work a minimum of seven (7) hours per day with a thirty (30) minute lunch period. Employees must begin the workday between 8:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. All employees are expected to be available between 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
• Hybrid Schedule – The League maintains a hybrid work environment. Employees must work in the League office for a minimum of 3 days a week and may work in a remote capacity for the remaining 2 days per week. Employees may elect to work in the office up to 5 days a week.
• Flexible hours and schedule must be coordinated with your supervisor and are subject to change based on business needs.
• No travel is required.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, or related field OR minimum 5 years of accounting/finance experience (non-profit preferred).
• Strong account reconciliation experience and understanding of key accounting standards.
• Proficiency in NetSuite, QuickBooks, and Excel.
• Exceptional attention to detail, confidentiality, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; comfortable making phone calls.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and tackle diverse challenges creatively.
• Commitment to professional growth and organizational values.

Physical Requirements

• Long periods of sitting.
• Ability to move throughout the office and walk or get to all areas.

EEO statement

NJFPL is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applications will be considered for employment without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military status, prior record of arrest or conviction or current employment status. NJFPL is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.  We believe social change happens when people with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and identities come together with a common purpose.  We aim to build a diverse team that represents New Jersey’s citizens and reproductive justice community.  We encourage candidates from backgrounds to apply.

Other duties

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. NJPFL employees are expected to be flexible and to take on additional duties as assigned, according to the organization’s needs and the staff member’s skills and abilities. Because we are a non-profit that serves the community, some events or projects may require an occasional night or weekend.

To Apply: Please submit a cover letter and resume to careers@njfpl.org and include “Accountant” in the subject line.

Summary 

NJFPL’s Communications & Development team is seeking a new Coordinator to help advance the League’s mission. In this role, the Communications and Development Coordinator will execute essential development and fundraising activities (40%) such as donor database management, grant support, and stewardship, while also driving impactful marketing and communications strategies (60%) across digital and print platforms to engage stakeholders, elevate brand visibility, and advocate for sexual and reproductive freedom. This role is ideal for an organized and detail-oriented self-starter who is passionate about sexual and reproductive healthcare and wants to have an impact.

Responsibilities and duties 

Communications (60%)

• Content Creation: Develop engaging, mission-aligned content for NJFPL’s website, email newsletters, and social media channels (primarily Instagram, Facebook, X and LinkedIn).
• Brand Management: Maintain consistent messaging, brand voice, and visual identity across all platforms and materials.
• Marketing Materials: Assist with designing, writing, and overseeing the production of outreach materials, presentations, and educational resources.
• Media & Outreach: Assist in managing media relations, writing press releases, and coordinating public awareness campaigns.
• Reporting: Track and analyze communications metrics to measure effectiveness and inform future strategy

Development (40%)

• Database Management: Maintain and update NJFPL’s donor database with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accurate records of gifts, pledges, and donor communications.
• Donor Stewardship: Execute the donor acknowledgments, including generating and sending timely, personalized thank-you letters, tax receipts, and other donor correspondence to ensure a positive donor experience.
• Grant Support: Conduct grant opportunity research, and assist with proposal submission and reporting, including collecting supporting documents and managing deadlines.
• Fundraising Events: Support the planning and execution of small fundraising events, including logistics, communications, and vendor coordination.
• Appeals: Assist the Communications & Development Director in executing annual giving campaigns and donor appeals (both digital and mail).

Work Schedule and Time Commitment 

• Flexible Schedule – The League maintains a flexible schedule. Employees must work at least seven (7) hours per day with a thirty (30)-minute lunch period. Employees must begin the workday between 8:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. All employees are expected to be available between 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.  
• Hybrid Schedule – The League maintains a hybrid work environment. Employees must work in the League office a minimum of 3 days a week and may work in a remote capacity the remaining 2 days per week. Employees may elect to work in the office up to 5 days a week. 
• Flexible hours and schedule must be coordinated with your supervisor and are subject to change based on business needs. 
• No travel required. 

Required Education and Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, public relations or equivalent required.
• 1-3 years of professional experience in communications, marketing, development, or a related field, preferably within a nonprofit or agency setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong organizational abilities, and meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficiency with digital communication tools (e.g., Mailchimp, Hootsuite, Canva, etc.), social media platforms, and donor management CRM (e.g., Raiser’s Edge, Bloomerang, or similar platforms)
• A strong commitment to NJFPL’s mission, sexual and reproductive healthcare access and equity.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and thrive as a self-starter in a small team environment.

Physical Requirements 

• Extended periods of sitting. 
• Ability to move throughout the office and walk or get to all areas. 

EEO statement 

NJFPL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applications will be considered for employment without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military status, prior record of arrest or conviction or current employment status. NJFPL is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe social change happens when people with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and identities come together with a common purpose. We aim to build a diverse team that represents New Jersey’s citizens and reproductive justice community. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. 

Other duties 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. NJPFL employees are expected to be flexible and to take on additional duties as assigned, according to the organization’s needs and the staff member’s skills and abilities. Because we are a non-profit that serves the community, some events or projects may require an occasional night or weekend.

To Apply: Please submit a cover letter and resume to careers@njfpl.org and include “Communications & Development Coordinator” in the subject line.