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American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)

Senior Accountant, Tax and Pension Benefit

LocationNew York, NY
SetupHybrid
LevelSenior
Posted1d ago
Finance & Administration

Quick answer

The ACLU is hiring a Senior Accountant, Tax and Pension Benefit in New York, NY, paying $128,294 (Level G) for a hybrid role with in-office requirements of two days per week or eight days per month.

Role
Senior Accountant, Tax and Pension Benefit
Organization
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
Location
New York, NY
Work setup
Hybrid
Level
Senior
Compensation
$128,294 (Level G)
Category
Finance & Administration

The role

The ACLU is seeking a Senior Accountant, Tax and Pension Benefit in the Administration & Finance Department in New York, NY. This is a hybrid role with in-office requirements of two days per week or eight days per month.

What you'll do

  • Set the bar for customer service excellence by providing timely, thorough, and friendly responses to internal and external stakeholder inquiries
  • Perform account reconciliations relevant to functional areas, ensuring their accuracy and proper documentation for internal and external reporting purposes
  • Assist with relevant audits, preparing audit schedules and materials and managing deliverable deadlines
  • Complete ad hoc reports and projects as requested by Finance Leadership
  • Suggest accounting policies and procedures based on GAAP and industry best practices relevant to functional areas

What it takes

  • Strong knowledge of GAAP and current accounting best practices, including upcoming regulatory changes to reporting requirements
  • Strong knowledge of pension benefits and tax laws that impact not-for-profit organizations
  • Strong interpersonal skills that contribute to a collegial working environment
  • Excellent organizational and planning skills
  • Demonstrated ability to speak and write in a succinct, informative, and friendly manner such that content, expectations, and timelines are clearly understood by the audience
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities from a variety of sources; prioritizing effectively to impact areas of greatest need and meet deadlines

What you'll bring

Strong knowledge of GAAP and current accounting best practicesStrong knowledge of pension benefits and tax laws that impact not-for-profit organizationsStrong interpersonal skillsExcellent organizational and planning skillsProficiency with Microsoft ExcelExperience with cloud-based financial systems and data aggregation tools

How we treat you

Time away to focus on the things that matter with a generous paid time-off policy, comprehensive healthcare benefits, plan for your retirement with 401k plan and employer match, support for employee growth and development through annual professional development funds, internal professional development programs and workshops

Frequently asked questions

Where is the job located?

The job is located in New York, NY.

Is the job remote?

No, it is a hybrid role with in-office requirements of two days per week or eight days per month.

What is the compensation?

The annual salary for this position is $128,294 (Level G).

What are the key qualifications required?

Key qualifications include strong knowledge of GAAP and current accounting best practices, strong knowledge of pension benefits and tax laws, strong interpersonal skills, excellent organizational and planning skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

How do I apply?

Applications should be submitted by February 28, 2024, and can be directed to the ACLU's HR department.

How to apply

Apply directly on American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

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