Senior Accounting Opportunity for Major International Foundation in NYC

We have an opening in our Finance department for a Senior Staff Accountant role. We are looking for a diligent, adaptable individual who will facilitate effective reporting and ensure compliance. Our ideal candidate can communicate well to a variety of stakeholders and has excellent analytical skills.
This is an in-person position starting out at 2 days a week in the office, 3 days at home.
Knowledge of written and spoken Hebrew is required

Headquartered in New York, the Claims Conference is a global, non-profit organization committed to providing a small measure of justice to Holocaust Survivors. Since our founding in 1951, the Claims Conference has secured more than $90 billion from the German government in indemnification for Survivors. In 2021, the Claims Conference will distribute approximately $625 million in direct compensation to over 260,000 survivors in 83 countries and will allocate approximately $640 million in grants to over 300 social service agencies worldwide that provide vital services for Holocaust survivors, such as home care, food, and medicine. Our Research, Education, and Documentation (RED) funds contribute toward global efforts to educate the public and preserve the memory of the Holocaust through teacher training programs, exhibitions, and films such as Son of Saul, an Academy Award winner for Best Foreign Film. At the Claims Conference, we honor history while making history.

Responsibilities:
• Reconcile bank accounts on a monthly basis, including posting of interest and dividends;
• Maintain and reconcile fixed assets/lease/prepaid schedules;
• Maintain and reconcile balance sheet, general ledger, payroll accounts and supporting journal entries;
• Monitor and analyze accounting data and assist with producing financial reports or statements;
• Assist Controller with the month-end closing process;
• Assist with the preparation of the annual audit and other regulatory audits;
• Prepare annual 1099 schedules;
• Special projects and other duties that are needed to support the accounting department

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration with 5-7 years of professional accounting experience
• CPA license preferred but not required;
• Experience working with non-profit organizations;
• Experience with foreign currency activity
• Knowledge of written and spoken Hebrew required; German a plus;
• Ability to multi-task;
• Proven organizational skills and the ability to maintain precise records;
• Highly effective writing, communications, interpersonal and analytical skills;
• Proficient in ERP systems with experience in SAP a plus
• Advanced knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite

The Claims Conference is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of any category protected by law, including (without limitation) race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. In compliance with NYS Labor Law Section 194-a, the Claims Conference does not seek salary history information from job applicants.