ACLU · 7 hours ago
Senior Accountant
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$108K/yr - $108K/yrThe ACLU is seeking a Senior Accountant (Accounts Payable) for their Finance Department in New York, NY. This role involves safeguarding the financial resources of the organization and managing financial activities, including vendor payments and budget forecasting.
AdviceLegalNon Profit
Responsibilities
Analyze, review, and reconcile expense schedules to ensure they are properly coded and in accordance with accounting policies, including rent and lease schedules
Asist with the review of payments, voids, vendor credits and reversals, ensuring timeliness and that internal procedures and GAAP are followed
Prepare monthly vendor and aging reports
Assist with preparing monthly and annual closing entries including recurring entries, reclassifications, allocations and intercompany transactions
Assist with affiliate payments, including compilation of monthly schedules
Prepare schedules and other reports for annual audit and tax filings
Perform periodic account reconciliations and analyses (monthly, quarterly or annually, as applicable)
Respond to inquiries and requests for information from National staff, affiliate staff and others
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
Complete ad hoc projects as requested
Qualification
Required
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
Clear and effective written and oral communication skills
Strong time management, prioritization and follow-through skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, vlookups, if statements)
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in accounting or other analytical focus with related work experience
Prior experience in an accounting role, preferably at a non-profit organization
Benefits
Time away to focus on the things that matter with a generous paid time-off policy
Focus on your well-being with comprehensive healthcare benefits (including medical, dental and vision coverage, parental leave, gender affirming care & fertility treatment)
Plan for your retirement with 401k plan and employer match
We support employee growth and development through annual professional development funds, internal professional development programs and workshops
Company
ACLU
The ACLU is an non-profit, non-partisan organization of people who believe in the power of action.
Founded in 1920
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.12M2017-01-31Seed· $0.12M
Leadership Team
Deborah Archer
President
Esete Assefa
Chief Political Advisor
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