Finance Support Specialist Habitat for Humanity Buffalo Buffalo, NY Job Details Full-time $21 - $24 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Administrative experience High school diploma or GED Business Administration Business Associate's degree Office experience

Full Job Description Position Overview:

Habitat for Humanity Buffalo is seeking an organized and detail-oriented Finance Support Specialist to support day-to-day bookkeeping and finance office tasks. This full-time, entry-level role is a good opportunity for someone with basic accounting knowledge, strong attention to detail, and an interest in growing their skills in a mission-driven nonprofit environment. Under supervision of the CFO, the Finance Support Specialist will help enter transactions, maintain records, process invoices and payments, assist with reconciliations, and provide general administrative support.

Responsibilities:

Enter transactions in QuickBooks timely and accurately, including invoices, payments, deposits, and approved journal entries. Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable, including processing invoices, preparing payments, recording deposits, and maintaining supporting documentation. Maintain organized vendor, customer, payment, and financial records. Help prepare basic reports and information from QuickBooks for review by the CFO and leadership team. Assist with bank and credit card reconciliations, month-end close tasks, and maintain documentation needed by outside auditors and other stakeholders. Support preparation of materials for audits, tax filings, budget review, grant reporting, and Finance Committee meetings as assigned. Communicate with staff, vendors, volunteers, and outside partners to help gather information, resolve basic questions, and support timely financial processing. Provide general office support, including filing, data entry, and other administrative tasks. Follow established finance procedures and help keep records accurate, complete, and confidential. Participate in meetings, trainings, and events as needed. Engage with Habitat Buffalo's programs and mission. Perform other bookkeeping and administrative duties as assigned. Qualifications, Skills, and Experience High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree, associate's degree, or technical training in accounting, bookkeeping, business administration, or a related field strongly preferred. Some bookkeeping, accounting, finance, office, data entry, or administrative experience preferred; internships, coursework, volunteer experience, or related training will be considered. Basic understanding of accounting concepts, deposits, accounts payable/receivable, and reconciliations. Comfort using Microsoft Office, especially Excel; experience with QuickBooks or QuickBooks Online is preferred. Strong attention to detail, accuracy, organization, follow-through, and willingness to learn. Good verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively and respectfully with staff, volunteers, vendors, and community members. Dependable, self-motivated, able to ask questions, follow instructions, meet deadlines, and handle confidential information appropriately. Commitment to Habitat Buffalo's mission and respectful service to diverse communities. Physical Requirements Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer. Ability to file, organize, and retrieve financial and administrative records. Ability to lift 25 pounds on occasion.

Pay:

$21.00 - $24.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person