The Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law is a nonpartisan law and policy institute that seeks to improve our systems of democracy and justice. We work to hold our political institutions and laws accountable to the twin American ideals of democracy and equal justice for all. Among our core priorities, we fight to protect voting rights, end mass incarceration, strengthen checks and balances, and preserve Constitutional protection in the fight against terrorism. 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, the courts, and in the court of public opinion.
We are hiring an Accounting Clerk to manage 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 bookkeeping and accounts payable principles, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. S/he should be highly organized and detail-oriented and possess the ability to effectively work both independently or in a team setting. The Accounting Clerk will report to the Staff Accountant as a member of our three person Finance/Accounting team.
Specific Responsibilities Include:
- Manage accounts payable and receivable processes
- Process manual checks, ACH payments, grant receivables and pledges
- Oversee vendor relationships: analyze accounts to ensure accurate payments, respond to inquiries, resolve billing issues and maintain contact information
- Enter all accounts payable invoices into the Abila MIP system
- Develop and implement A/P process improvements
- Organize weekly check runs
- Book journal entries
- Assist in annual audit and filing of 1099’s
- Reconcile Abila MIP accounting system to Sage FR50 system
- Assist with special projects as necessary
- Perform other tasks as assigned
Required Qualifications:
- 2-4 years of experience in accounting, preferably in the nonprofit sector
- Bachelor’s degree with a major in accounting or finance
- Experience using Abila MIP (nonprofit) accounting software preferred
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong decision making ability
- Resourceful and efficient
- Sense of humor
Salary commensurate with experience.
Applications are due by October 13, but earlier applications will be considered on a rolling basis. To apply, please visit: http://www.brennancenter.org/employment, apply online, and upload your cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references. If you have difficulty with the online system, you may send your application by email to: [email protected] with “Accounting Clerk” in the subject line, after registering in the online system.
As an equal opportunity affirmative action employer, the Brennan Center is strongly committed to diversity and welcomes applicants of all races, ethnicities, genders, and sexual orientations, and applications who have been previously incarcerated.