Freedom of the Press Foundation · 1 day ago
HR/Finance Analyst
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$75K/yr - $85K/yr
2+ years expFreedom of the Press Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting public-interest journalism, and they are seeking an HR/Finance Analyst to support their finance and human resources functions. The analyst will handle routine compliance tracking, financial recordkeeping, recruitment support, and other HR-related projects while improving processes within the organization.
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Responsibilities
Serve as primary liaison with the external accounting firm, attend biweekly meetings, and coordinate deliverables with the chief development & operations officer
Manage accounts payable and receivable, ensuring accurate coding, timely invoice approvals and payments, and prompt receipt and deposit of funds
Review and reconcile company credit card transactions monthly and staff reimbursements weekly
Prepare and present regular spending, budget-to-actual, and trend analyses for budget owners and leadership, including quarterly review meetings
Support the chief development & operations officer during the annual audit, tax return preparation, and annual budgeting processes, providing financial data, reconciliations, and documentation as needed
Coordinate quarterly meetings with the Finance Subcommittee of the FPF board of directors to review investment performance with the external investment manager and schedule the annual meeting to review and approve audited financial statements
Support financial compliance and process improvements by updating policies, training staff, and identifying automation opportunities
Track grant-related income and expenses, and prepare financial documentation for funder reports
Maintain accurate records in accounting systems, ensuring timely entry of employee/vendor information, invoices, payments, and deposits
Review contracts and vendor agreements to ensure alignment with budget parameters
Recruitment support — maintaining applicant tracking records, posting jobs, screening resumes, and scheduling interviews for/providing application materials to hiring panels
Onboarding of new staff and contractors — procurement of equipment, scheduling of onboarding meetings and trainings, and handling I-9 verifications
Coordinating annual performance review process — sending emails and reminders to relevant parties about submitting their assessments, and processing salary updates
Drafting agreements for independent contractors in accordance with relevant budgetary considerations
Maintenance of general organizational infrastructure (i.e., forwarding state tax notices; approving PTO requests; and processing any updates to our employee handbook and organization-wide holiday calendar)
Other responsibilities as assigned by the chief development & operations officer
Qualification
Required
Passion for the First Amendment and protecting the press freedom rights of all
2-4+ years of experience in finance, accounting, or human resources, with demonstrated budgeting and financial reporting experience
Demonstrated familiarity with GAAP and nonprofit accounting principles, including grants management
Proficiency in data entry (e.g., Excel or Google Sheets) with strong attention to detail
Familiarity with accounting systems (e.g., Justworks, Bill.com, and Sage Intacct)
Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially, while demonstrating integrity and professionalism
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and diplomatic skills, with the ability to effectively liaise with colleagues
Company
Freedom of the Press Foundation
Freedom of the Press Foundation is an organization supporting public interest journalism.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$0.48M2013-12-05Grant· $0.48M
Leadership Team
Rainey Reitman
President of the Board of Directors
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