The Organization and Role

About Access Now

Access Now is a growing international human rights organization dedicated to defending and extending the digital rights of users at risk around the world, including issues of privacy, security, freedom of expression, and transparency. Our policy, advocacy, technology, and operations teams have staff presences in Europe, Latin America, the Middle East/North Africa (MENA), North America, and South/Southeast Asia, to provide global support to our mission.

About this role

The Accountant provides professional support to Access Now’s global Finance Team, by maintaining correct and compliant records for Access Now’s financial transactions, according to US-based Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The Accountant works to continually improve internal financial controls across the Organization.

The Accountant reports through the Accounting Manager, in close consultation with the global Director - Finance. The Accountant works closely with others across the Finance Team - and with the broader Operations Arm, encompassing development, finance, human resources, and security functions - for strong fiscal management practices.

What you will do

The Accountant functions in a highly-detailed and fast-paced environment, using sound initiative at all times.

Accounts Payable and Receivable

• Enter accounts payable + cash disbursements and reconcile
• Enter accounts receivable + cash receipts and reconcile
• Enter monthly journal entries
• Reconcile all US cash accounts monthly
• Reconcile monthly credit card expenses

General Accounting

• Enter US payroll and time allocations on a monthly basis
• Enter Germany payroll and time allocation on a monthly basis
• Prepare monthly benefits schedules
• Reconcile monthly books of Costa Rica and Tunisia regional operations centers
  • Assist in reconciling Europe entity books, as needed
• Prepare monthly balance sheets schedules pertaining to US, Costa Rica and Tunisia
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations
• Perform A/P and A/R aging reports, and reconcile discrepancies
• Conduct monthly salary discrepancy analysis and reconciliation
• Ensure proper 1099 vendor verification

Budget Support

• Assist in budget preparation in Excel as required
• Assist with annual audits and special project audits required by grant agreements
• Generate monthly budget-versus-actual reports and related initial analysis, particularly in preparation for Board Meetings
• Manage all electronic files in cloud-based drives
• Provide assistance and support for org-wide accounting system updates, as needed
• Assist in global implementation of the annual RightsCon summit series
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills, education, and mindset you will bring

• Demonstrated professional-level work experience in accounting/bookkeeping roles
• Intermediate skill level in MS Excel (data filter, sort, basic formulas, Vlookups, etc)
• Knowledge and use of FundEZ accounting software
• Knowledge and use of SAP Concur billing and expense software
• Ability to work with a team and work independently
• Strong written and verbal office communication skills, with ability to work across global teams, both financial and non-financial in role
• Fluency in English
• Exceptional attention to detail, with caution and capability to account for all transactions
• Strong ability to prioritize, plan, organize, execute, and bring tasks to completion
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment across competing priorities and deadlines
• Adaptability, accuracy and independence
• Prior experience in virtual working environment
• Not-for-Profit/NGO organization experience
• Experience with and proficiency in G Suite, including Gmail, Calendar, Drive, and Docs

The Details

Location

This is a full-time position. While there is preference for candidates in New York, NY or Washington, DC, there is openness for qualified individuals to work from other locations. The successful candidate must possess the right to work in the location in which they will be based. At this time most Access Now Team Members are working through hybrid office arrangements, combining remote at-home work with intermittent use of offices and/or co-working spaces.

Remuneration

Access Now offers competitive compensation and benefits packages that align competitively with locations and regions around the world. Location-specific examples of initial placement within the salary range for this role include:

• €4,550 EUR gross monthly (Belgium)
• $3,760 USD gross monthly (Costa Rica)
• €5,275 EUR gross monthly (Germany)
• $5,200 USD gross monthly (United States)

Benefits for this specific role are tied to the location, and will vary. Regardless of location, all Team Members benefit from a strong global culture aligned around:

• Work-life balance...including a generous paid time-off program between 36 and 40 days annually
• Paid health care insurance coverage
  
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Extensive workplace flexibility
• Organizational resilience and support for all team members, including paid family leave and employee assistance programs
  
• Connection to a diverse, global team of passionate, principled professionals
  
• Opportunities to recharge (including one month of paid refresher leave after 4 years)

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents by 2 May 2023:

• Résumé/CV (removing all personally identifying information such as age, gender, marital status, address, and photo)
• Thoughtful cover letter outlining your suitability for our role, with particular attention to your experience aligning to the core functions

Our hiring teams review applications submitted through our Career Openings page; email submissions are not accepted. Please note that if you are applying via a link in a 3rd party system (examples: Indeed, Glassdoor, LinkedIn, Snaphunt, Zip Recruiter), be sure that you are going through the application link in BambooHR so that you are properly uploading a distinct Cover Letter and a separate CV/Resume.

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We are a global human rights organization committed to inclusivity and equity, and seek the most talented team members who bring their true selves, with diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences. We are interested in receiving applications from people who consider themselves as under-represented in their talent communities. As an equal opportunity employer, we value and encourage diversity and consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status. Our commitment applies with regard to all aspects of one’s employment, including hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, eligibility for benefits, and termination.

Published 2023-04-10