Part-time Accountant (30-40% time)

Organizational Description: Founded by Harry Belafonte, The Gathering for Justice has been at the forefront of nonviolent social justice activism for nearly two decades. Through our work, we empower communities, train new generations of activists, and advance policy changes that address systemic inequities.

Job Summary  

The Gathering for Justice seeks an experienced, detail-oriented Accountant to manage a range of financial responsibilities. Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Accountant will support the organization’s financial recordkeeping and grant management. 

 

Accounting:

  • General bookkeeping included AP/AR, preparing and posting payroll journal entries, bank reconciliations

  • Maintain all aspects of Quickbooks Online account, updating vendors, donors, pledges, etc. 

  • Categorize all transactions according to donor/project

  • Accurately maintain all records, including but not limited to invoices, receipts, W9s, contracts, grant agreements and audits in accordance with GAAP

  • Provide Director of Operations with support, as needed

  • Assistant with annual audit and 990 process

  • Issue 1099s to independent contractors

Grant Support:

  • Manage grant invoicing process and compliance

    • Monitor and re-allocate expenses, as needed

    • Review budgets and prepare budget modifications

    • Prepare invoices for reimbursement of grant expenses

  • Prepare required financial reports for donors

  • Track FTE timesheets and expenditures to donor and project

Requirements

  • At least 3 years of accounting experience with a non-profit organization

  • At least 2 years experience with Quickbooks Online

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or other advanced certification such as Certified Management Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, or Certified Bookkeeper (CB), is preferred 

  • Experience using Bill.com AP/AR and Bill Spend and Expense or similar 

  • Strong Excel skills including the regular use of pivot tables/vlookups for analysis and reporting

  • Understanding of nonprofit GAAP and  compliance 

  • Detail oriented and extremely organized

  • Experience with grant financial tracking and reporting; experience with government grants is a plus.

  • Able to meet deadlines and communicate in a timely manner

  • Strong interpersonal skills with a high level of integrity and sound judgment and ability to communicate and work collaboratively across the organization openly and with respect

Salary Range: $2,500/month

Application procedure: If you are interested in applying please send your resume and cover letter via email to: careers@gatheringforjustice.org by March 21, 2025.

Please write Accountant Application on the email subject line. NO FIRMS OR TEMP AGENCIES PLEASE

Deadline: Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, with a start date as soon as possible

The Gathering for Justice is an equal opportunity employer, committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity in our work and staff. We do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, uniform service member status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Women, people of color, including bilingual and bicultural individuals, formerly incarcerated individuals, LGBTQ+ persons, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.