Little Island is a beautiful, welcoming, and unique public park and public art space located in Hudson River Park at 13th/14th St. With its one-of-a-kind design and dynamic offerings and experiences, Little Island invites all New Yorkers to experience a public space that is designed to ignite imagination, foster spontaneity and play, and support camaraderie and connection. Little Island relies on its dedicated staff to deliver this experience and cultivate a public space that is welcoming for all to enjoy.

Little Island seeks a Finance Coordinator to join the team.Reporting to the Assistant Manager of Finance, this role is a key player in payroll, bookkeeping, and reconciliation of a fast-paced non-profit organization. A successful candidate will demonstrate good judgement, has the ability and curiosity to learn new skills, and has experience supporting the bookkeeping and payroll processes for a non-profit. They are efficient, extremely detail-oriented, and are excited about working for a dynamic public space and collaborating with a variety of stakeholders.

• Salary Range: $55,000-$60,000
• Job Type: Full-Time Year-Round
• Schedule Expectations: Traditional Monday-Friday office hours
• Projected Start Date: ASAP

What You’ll Do

• In partnership with the Assistant Manager of Finance, process payroll for all full-time and part-time employees in a timely and accurate manner.
• Perform bookkeeping tasks across the organization, including tracking the organization’s food and beverage, ticketing sales and other future revenue
• Assist the Assistant Manager of Finance with the weekly accounts payable process, including tasks such as organizing and processing invoices, compiling check packages, and handling files with discretion
• Complete timely organization-wide expense reconciliations including credit card, employee reimbursement, and office petty cash
• Assist with the organization’s internal monthly close process
• Maintain all financial documentation and record keeping
• Provide support during the annual audit
• Provide clear communication and collaboration with all other departments in payroll processing and credit card reconciliation
• Other duties and tasks related to the park and its operations as assigned

What You Bring

• 1-3 years of experience in processing payroll. Experience as a non-profit bookkeeper preferred.
• Strong understanding of GAAP compliance, accounts payable principles, and general math
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel) and some experience using proprietary accounting software
• Knowledge of Sage Intacct a plus
• High level of accountability and discretion
• A spirit of hospitality when collaborating with and supporting employees on behalf of the Finance department
• Ability to recognize and make suggestions for process improvements
• Ability to work in US
• A genuine interest and investment to contribute to our culture of camaraderie and excellence by collaborating and problem-solving cross-departmentally
• Passion for engaging with visitors and guests, ensuring they feel welcome and have the information they need in service to a memorable visitor experience

Benefits and Perks

• 15 days vacation, 7 sick, 3 personal days
• Health Benefits: Medical, dental & vision care
• Contribution into a 401(k) retirement plan
• Commuter benefits
• Flexible spending accounts
• Basic Life Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to free tickets at Little Island

Life at Little Island

• Park employees will spend time onsite at Little Island working in outdoor weather conditions, navigating the entire park multiple times a day, and interacting with park visitors to ensure operations are running effectively. Little Island is ADA compliant, and park employees are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for each other and our park’s visitors.
• Little Island’s Headquarters, located near the park, provides an open floor plan office, shared work areas and kitchen, a locker room, rehearsal space, and storage for the park. It is a dynamic and multi-use space where employees and artists can collaborate, connect, and unwind in between shifts, meetings, and events.
• All park employees are expected to actively participate in our communal commitment to employee safety and health and all related employee policies. Based on guidance from global and local health authorities, Little Island has adopted a mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for all employees, unless a reasonable accommodation is approved. Potential employees will be given the opportunity to provide proof of vaccination or request a reasonable accommodation at the start of employment.

Please visit our website www.littleisland.org/employment to submit your application.If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please let us know at jobs@littleisland.org.