Log In
Sign Up
Description
Job Title: Revenue Accountant
Department: Strategy & Operations
Center Background: The Center for Reproductive Rights (the Center) is the premier global litigation and legal policy organization using the power of law to advance reproductive rights as fundamental human rights around the world. Headquartered in New York City, the non-profit, non-partisan organization has regional offices in Bogota, Geneva, Nairobi, and Washington, DC; a staff of approximately 200 diverse professionals; an annual budget of approximately $40 million with an additional $22 million in donated services from leading law firms around the globe.
The Center’s game-changing litigation and advocacy work, combined with its unparalleled expertise in constitutional, comparative, and international human rights law, have transformed how reproductive rights are understood by courts, governments, and human rights bodies worldwide. It has played a key role in securing landmark legal victories in Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, Latin America, and the United States on issues including access to life-saving obstetrics care, contraception, safe abortion services, and comprehensive sexuality information, as well as the prevention of forced sterilization and child marriage. It has brought groundbreaking cases before national courts, U.N. Committees, and regional human rights bodies, led the development of historic, proactive legislation advancing robust protections for reproductive rights, and has built the legal capacity of women’s rights advocates in more than 60 countries.
To learn more about the Center for Reproductive Rights, go to www.reproductiverights.org.
The Role: The Accountant reports directly to the Assistant Controller and works closely with the other members of the Finance and Accounting team. The Accountant is responsible for performing and managing various daily transactions, with a focus on the Center’s U.S. revenue related transactions.
This position will be based in New York.
Primary Responsibilities:
* Review grant agreements/ contracts to determine appropriate revenue recognition treatment in accordance with ASC 606
* Monitors incoming wire transactions and stock gifts donated through bank accounts weekly
* Track incoming checks into the Center’s operating account
* Reconcile revenue transactions using bank statements and credit card merchant account before posted to the general ledger
* Provide bank revenue transactions information from bank accounts to Development twice a week
* Review revenue transmittal form prepared by development against grant agreements for accuracy
* Maintain the temporary restricted net asset tracking spreadsheet in SharePoint
* Reconcile revenue transactions with development before uploaded to Financial Edge
* Review, analyze, and post revenue entries uploaded from Raiser’s Edge
* Analyze, prepare, and post journal entries for restricted revenue releases using the transmittal forms
* Prepare annual discount on pledges receivable journal entry
* Work with the Development department to verify accuracy of coding and revenue class (i.e., restricted or unrestricted).
* Reconcile revenue, other receivable accounts, and following up on outstanding items related to receivables
* Reconcile release amounts to Development records
* Prepare and post investment transactions to the ledger
* Reconcile investment accounts with the general ledger
* Reconcile Net Asset accounts quarterly
* Update mappings between Financial Edge and Raiser’s Edge for revenue related transactions
* Perform month and year-end closing tasks associated with revenue including preparations of various reconciliations, journal entries, revenue analysis, cash deposits, and merchant account fees
* Perform recognized revenue analysis to make sure revenue is recognized properly and in the right category/funding source.
* Perform balance sheet accounts reconciliation and prepare closing/adjusting entries for accounts that are closed or not used
* Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts
* Work with the Controller in creating and developing internal controls, accounting policies, financial procedures, and operational processes related to revenue
* Recommend and implement process improvements to ensure integrity and efficiency of recording/posting revenue
* Support the completion of all revenue related disclosures in the financial statements.
* Prepare Revenue and Grant schedules for 990
* Manage accounts receivables and prepare rollover schedule for the audit
* Performs other duties as assigned.
Position Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
* Strong commitment to the Center’s mission, purpose, and values.
* Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
* 3-5 years of accounting experience.
* High proficiency in Excel required.
* Knowledge of not-for-profit accounting principles and practices required.
* Experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge & Raiser’s Edge a big plus.
* Strong oral and written communication skills are essential; and
* Ability to work on multiple projects successfully, while maintaining collaborative relationships with department leaders and peers.
Critical Competencies:
* Initiative: Effectively responds to pressure or crisis situations and acts professionally. Uses resources well. Follows through on ideas, assignments and open issues. Must possess a “can-do” and “will-do” attitude.
* Flexibility/Adaptability: Ability to adapt to and work effectively within a variety of situations and with various individuals and groups. Understanding and appreciating different and opposing perspectives, adapting one’s approach as the requirements of a situation change. “Out of the box” thinking is a plus.
* Energy Level: High energy level and enthusiasm for the position.
* Independent Worker/Thinker: Must have the ability to work independently and in a team setting.
* Confident: Must possess and exhibit a level of confidence in themselves and his/her work but be able to take direction and criticism professionally.
* Results Oriented: Ability to achieve results and complete assignments in a timely manner.
US based staff FLSA Classification: This is an EXEMPT position.
Compensation: The salary for this role is $80,000 per year. The Center also offers a comprehensive benefits program and generous PTO offering.
How to Apply: Please complete the application below to apply. A cover letter and resume must be included in your application. Please include these application materials as attachments.
Deadline for applications: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
The Center for Reproductive Rights is an equal opportunity employer, committed to inclusive hiring, and dedicated to diversity in our work and staff. We strongly encourage people from all groups and communities to apply.
Please note that all genuine Center openings must be applied through the Center website. The Center does not charge a fee at any stage in the recruitment process (application, interviews, or selection). Nor does it request any medical examinations or bank account inform as part of this process. If someone contacts you on behalf of the Center requesting payment for your application please notify [email protected] before taking any further action.
Posted on :
2021-09-21T07:32:13Z
