Associate Accountant

Brennan Center for Justice•New York, NY

10d•$68,000 - $73,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law is a nonpartisan law and policy institute that seeks to improve the systems of democracy and justice in the United States. We work to hold our political institutions and laws accountable to the twin American ideals of democracy and equal justice for all. The Brennan Center’s work ranges from voting rights to campaign finance reform, from ending mass incarceration to preserving constitutional protections in national security policies. Part think tank, part advocacy group, part cutting-edge communications hub, we start with rigorous research. We craft innovative policies. And we fight for them — in Congress and the states, in the courts, and in the court of public opinion. Position Overview: We are hiring an Associate Accountant to support the management of all accounting processes for the organization including AR/AP input, GL reconciliation, and month end close. The ideal candidate will combine a solid understanding of basic accounting principles, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. They should be highly organized and detail-oriented and possess the ability to effectively work both independently or in a team setting. The Associate Accountant will report to the Controller/Senior Accountant as a member of our six-person Finance/Accounting team. Note: The position is based at our headquarters in New York City.

Requirements

1-3 years of experience in accounting, which may include internships, academic accounting projects, or relevant coursework, preferably in the nonprofit sector
Bachelor’s degree with a major in accounting or finance
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in work
Resourceful and efficient
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Experience exercising discretion and maintain confidentiality with regard to company accounts
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables
Basic understanding of US GAAP and accounting principles

Nice To Haves

Experience using Abila MIP (nonprofit) accounting software preferred

Responsibilities

Process accounts receivable transactions
Process accounts payable transactions
Process journal entries
Analyze accounts to ensure accurate payments, respond to inquiries, resolve billing issues and maintain contact information
Perform monthly bank and accounting reconciliations
Assist with weekly ACH/check runs
Assist departments with reviewing and processing of expenses
Assist with monthly and quarterly close
Assist in annual audit and filing of 1099’s
Assist with special projects as necessary
Perform other tasks as assigned