Senior Accountant

Position Location: Preferably Brooklyn, NY

About CPD

The Center for Popular Democracy (CPD) promotes equity, opportunity, and a dynamic democracy in partnership with innovative base-building organizations, organizing networks and alliances, and progressive unions across the country. CPD works to build the strength and capacity of democratic organizations to envision and advance a pro-worker, pro-immigrant, racial and economic justice agenda. CPD’s model for change draws from the successful base-building and policy advocacy of core partner organizations such as Make the Road New York (MRNY), CASA de Maryland, and PCUN in Oregon, as well as New York Communities for Change (NYCC), Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment (ACCE) and Action Now in Illinois, among many others. CPD is a rapidly-expanding, young, dynamic organization that offers an exciting opportunity to imagine ambitious local and state policy and partner with powerful community-based organizations across the country to win tangible victories that improve the lives of low-wage workers, immigrants, and communities of color.

About the Position

We are seeking a strong Senior Accountant based in our Brooklyn office. We are looking for individuals who can provide exceptional support in the financial operations of a growing organization. Position requires an individual who can maintain a culture of compliance, ethics and integrity. Experience in nonprofit accounting with extensive knowledge of accounting principles, concepts, and techniques is preferred. Strong technical, verbal and written communications skills are required.

Primary Responsibilities

The staff member will report to the Director of Operations & Finance and CFO and will:

Implement, monitor and maintain procedures and controls to ensure the integrity of financial reporting and sound financial practices along with updating and maintaining accounting manual.
Perform monthly closing duties/journal entries and provide account analysis.
Review items such as payroll, bank reconciliations, accounts receivable, accounts payable and reconciliation of credit card charges.
Assist with creating budgets.
Provide management with updated cash flow projections.
Assist in the preparation, recording and publication of the Organization’s financial statements in accordance to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the related disclosures.
Participate in audit activities with external auditors to ensure efficiency of audit.
Perform allocations to the program level and assistant in allocations to grants.
Maintain hosted organizations relationships and provide ongoing reports to sponsorees and hosted organizations.
Manage the financial system dashboards in various applications.
Provide guidance and support to finance/accounting department staff and training in regards to matters such as financial and budget reporting, coding and financial applications.
Assist with lobbying reports, GIK, and other special reports.
Respond to management requests by analyzing financial data monthly and perform ad hoc accounting projects on an as needed basis.
Maintain knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Statutory Accounting Principles, and keeps abreast of changes that are inherent in accounting regulations for reporting and compliance with rules and regulations. This includes (but not limited to) Public Accounting Oversight Board Auditing Guidelines, Financial Standards Accounting Board Guidelines, American Institute of CPA’s Guidelines, State Accountancy Board Rules and Regulations.
Maintain professional certifications through continued professional education (CPE).

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
Five or more years of progressively responsible finance/accounting experience.
Previous management or supervisory experience preferred.
Knowledge and application of professional accounting principles, concepts and techniques, in a non-profit environment
Previous experience and demonstrated ability to perform high-level computer skills including Microsoft Office suite software and ERP systems.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Effective interpersonal skills with ability to manage in an environment of change, with very diverse perspectives and needs.
Ability to interact well with all levels of staff and Board members, comfortable doing so remotely

Generous salary and benefits package, depending on experience.

How to apply

Please submit resume and cover letter through our hiring portal:

https://cpd.hiringthing.com/job/23919/senior-accountant

CPD is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and actively recruits people of color, women, individuals with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ community.