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Posted Apr 28Senior Accountant
at ACLU
New York, United StatesHybrid
Responsibilities
- Analyze, review, and reconcile expense schedules to ensure they are properly coded and in accordance with accounting policies, including rent and lease schedules.
- Prepare monthly vendor and aging reports.
- Prepare schedules and other reports for annual audit and tax filings.
- Perform periodic account reconciliations and analyses (monthly, quarterly or annually, as applicable).
- Collaborate with AP staff to prepare annual 1099 filings, including the review of vendor records for accuracy.
- Maintain confidentiality of information related to sensitive financial and board related matters.
- Maintain an organized and up-to-date recording system for paper and electronic files, utilizing established internal best practices and document warehouses for file storage
- responsibilities are generally focused on one or two functional areas, but cross-training to support the work of additional functional areas is also done as needed. The following overview of
Requirements
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to maintain a high level of accuracy while processing large volumes of data in a fast-paced environment
- Strong understanding of basic accounting fundamentals with the ability to apply them to daily work
- Demonstrated ability to review, organize and reconcile financial information with accuracy
- Ability to learn and navigate accounting systems, financial tools and new software and applications quickly
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, vlookups, if statements) PREFERRED
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or other analytical focus with related work experience Prior
Benefits
- Center and embed the principles of equity, inclusion and belonging in their work by demonstrating commitment to diversity with an approach that respects and values multiple perspectives
- experience in an accounting role, preferably at a non-profit organization COMPENSATION The ACLU is committed to equity, transparency, and clarity in pay.
- Consistent with our compensation philosophy, there is a set salary for each role based on geographic work location.
- The annual salary for this position is $112,584. (Level H) , reflecting the salary of a position based in New York, NY. Salaries are subject to a regional pay adjustment if authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting. For details on our pay structure, please visit: https://www.aclu.org/careers/ACLU_Geographic_Pay_Structure-July_2024.pdf WHY THE ACLU
- Time away to focus on the things that matter with a generous paid time-off policy
- benefits (including medical, dental and vision coverage, parental leave, gender affirming care & fertility treatment)
- We support employee growth and development through annual professional development funds, internal professional development programs and workshops OUR COMMITMENT TO ACCESSIBILITY, EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
- Accessibility, equity, diversity and inclusion are core values of the ACLU and central to our work to advance liberty, equality, and justice for all.
- For us diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion are not just check-the-box activities, but a chance for us to make long-term meaningful change.
- The Department of Education has determined that employment in this position at the ACLU does not qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Contact
- If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please email benefits.hrdept@aclu.org .
Additional details
- The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of Senior Accountant (Accounts Payable) in the Finance Department of the ACLU’s National office in New York, NY .
- This is a hybrid role that has in-office
- requirements of two (2) days per week or eight (8) days per month.
- Responsible for safeguarding the financial resources of the organization, the Finance team manages the financial activities of the National ACLU.
- From paying vendors to forecasting budgets, and everything in-between, we take pride in providing the resources and platform for informed financial decision-making.
- This position is part of a collective bargaining unit. It is represented by ACLU Staff United (ASU).
- Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the Senior Accountant (Accounts Payable), will be responsible for performing specific accounting functions in accordance with ACLU standard procedures, and GAAP, regulations and industry best practices.
- Our ideal candidate will an exceptional attention to detail and analytical skills, an orientation towards being of service, and a passion for the work of the ACLU. YOUR DAY TO DAY
- responsibilities is intended to describe the type of work which will be assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all specific duties required by the employee:
- Asist with the review of payments, voids, vendor credits and reversals, ensuring timeliness and that internal procedures and GAAP are followed.