Accounting Associate (Volunteer)

Mentor A Promise is a New York City–based nonprofit serving children and youth (ages 5–18) experiencing housing instability, grounded in the belief that every child is a Promise—full of potential, dignity, and possibility. We deliver consistent, high-quality programming across mentorship, literacy, social-emotional learning, and creative expression in shelters, schools, and community spaces, creating structured environments where students can grow, be seen, and build lasting skills. Through signature experiences like The Imagination Studio, The Kitchen Table, The Sound Lab, and The Story Space, we nurture academic development, emotional well-being, and creative voice, all within a trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and accessibility-centered framework. Our work prioritizes dignity-protective storytelling, consent-driven engagement, and deep community partnership, ensuring that how we serve is as intentional as whom we serve. We are not only addressing immediate needs - we are building pathways to confidence, belonging, and long-term opportunity, so every child has the support and foundation to carry their promise forward.
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Accounting Associate (Volunteer)
Finance & Operations
Organization Mentor A Promise (MAP)
Location Remote with NYC-based coordination as needed
Type Volunteer (Finance & Accounting Role)
About Mentor A Promise
Mentor A Promise (MAP) is a New York City–based nonprofit serving children and youth ages 5–18 experiencing housing instability through mentorship, literacy, social-emotional learning, and creative expression. Strong financial stewardship is essential to sustaining trust with families, partners, donors, and funders.
MAP’s accounting work prioritizes accuracy, transparency, and mission-aligned compliance.
Role Overview
The Accounting Associate (Volunteer) supports MAP’s day-to-day accounting and financial operations. This role assists with financial tracking, reconciliation, documentation, and reporting—ensuring funds are managed responsibly and in alignment with nonprofit accounting standards.
The Associate works closely with MAP’s Finance & Operations leadership and supports clean, auditable financial records across programs and projects.
Key Responsibilities
Assist with recording and categorizing financial transactions
Support monthly reconciliations (bank, credit card, and accounts)
Maintain organized financial documentation and records
Support expense tracking, reimbursements, and invoice processing
Assist with budget tracking and variance reviews
Support preparation for audits, funder reporting, and internal reviews
Follow nonprofit accounting policies and internal controls
Coordinate with Operations and Program teams as needed
Qualifications
Experience or coursework in accounting, finance, bookkeeping, or related fields
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Comfort working with spreadsheets and financial records
Ability to handle confidential information responsibly
Reliability and ability to meet deadlines
Alignment with MAP’s mission and values
Preferred Skills
Familiarity with nonprofit accounting principles
Experience with QuickBooks or similar accounting software
Comfort with Google Sheets or Excel
Experience supporting budgets or financial reports
Commitment
Volunteer role
Approximately 5–10 hours per week
Minimum 6-month commitment preferred
Fully remote with optional NYC-based collaboration
What You’ll Gain
Hands-on experience in nonprofit accounting and finance operations
Exposure to budgeting, reporting, and audit preparation
Collaboration with finance and operations leadership
Professional references and letters of recommendation
The opportunity to support transparency and sustainability for youth programs
How To Apply
Interested candidates should apply directly through Idealist.
For any additional questions or concerns, please email us directly at hr@mentorapromise.org
Support the financial systems that keep MAP’s mission strong, accountable, and trusted.
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with our organization. At this time, volunteer opportunities are limited to individuals based in the United States due to legal, safeguarding, data-privacy, and programmatic requirements. We appreciate your interest in our mission and your understanding of these constraints.

Work arrangement
Yes