The Finance Division of Human Rights Watch (“HRW”) is seeking an Accounting Coordinator to provide support to the team. The Finance Division, part of the Operations Department, is led by the Chief Financial Officer and is responsible for providing financial management and maintaining the fiscal integrity of HRW. This full-time position is based in New York and reports to the Global Controller.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Analyze general ledger accounts;
- Provide support for functional expense allocations, journal entry preparation, and quarterly pension payments;
- Process expense reimbursements;
- Maintain control of HRW cash accounts;
- Prepare monthly cash report for the Board;
- Assist with bank confirmations required for the annual Audit
- Maintain bank data to ensure proper internal controls are in place for all entities;
- Assist in preparation of monthly bank reconciliations;
- Process annual charitable registrations;
- Maintain database to ensure all tax-exempt renewals are updated;
- Assist with various ad hoc projects which may include pension audits and workers compensation audits; and
- Perform administrative tasks and other assignments as may be required.
Educational Background:
A bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or a related field is required.
Skills/Experience:
Experience:
- A minimum of two years of basic accounting experience is required and prior experience working in a finance department is highly desirable.
Related Skills and Knowledge:
- Strong computer knowledge, including advanced ability with Microsoft Excel and understanding of spreadsheets, databases, and Word is required.
- Excellent time-management skills and ability to prioritize tasks while maintaining a strong attention to detail are required.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including patience and a sense of humor, as well as the ability to work well under pressure while juggling multiple tasks are required.
- Strong analytical skills and creative problem-solving skills are required.
- Self-motivation and the ability to take initiative, prioritize with minimal supervision, problem solve, and work independently as well as function as a member of a team with staff in multiple locations globally are required.
- Ability to make sound decisions consistent with functions is required.
- Strong oral and written communications skills in English are required.
- Experience with NetSuite financial accounting system and Concur expense reporting database is a plus.
Other:
- Applicants for this position must possess current US work authorization valid for a minimum of two years from start date.
Compensation/Benefits:
Salary range starts at $48,762. Human Rights Watch offers comprehensive employer-paid benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, an outstanding retirement savings plan and twenty (20) days of vacation per year.
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Listing Stats
Post Date:
Jan 18 2018
Active Until:
Feb 18 2018
Hiring Organization:
Human Rights Watch
industry:
Nonprofit