Overview
The Center for Court Innovation is a non-profit organization that works to create a more effective and humane justice system by performing original research and helping launch reforms by guiding justice innovators, nationally and internationally. The Center creates operating projects that have been documented to reduce the use of jail and prison, assist victims of crime, and strengthen communities.
Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the Accounting Clerk will support the completeness, timeliness and accuracy of financial statements and reports.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Assist the accounting department with daily functions related to various accounting analysis and reconciliations;
- Process and record cash receipts;
- Prepare journal entries, as assigned;
- Assist in obtaining information for auditors;
- Assist in preparing year-end working papers for auditors;
- Assist Accountants in obtaining accounts payable information for monthly vouchers;
- Additional relevant tasks, as needed.
Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or GED, with Associate Degree and 2 years of bookkeeping experience preferred. Candidate must have good arithmetic, communication and organizational skills. Strong knowledge of computers, including Excel, Microsoft Word and the Internet required.
Position Type: Full-time, salaried exempt.
Location: Midtown Manhattan
Compensation: Salary is commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits package including comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance, four weeks paid vacation, paid sick time, confidential online therapy and mental health coaching via TalkSpace and Ginger, commuter benefits, Flexible Spending Account plans for health and dependent care, and a 403(b) retirement plan with a generous employer match.
The Center for Court Innovation is an equal opportunity employer. The Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other category protected by law. We strongly encourage and seek applications from women, people of color, members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities as well as individuals with prior contact with the criminal justice system.
As of September 9, 2021, all new hires are required to be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus, unless they have been granted a reasonable accommodation for medical, disability or religious reasons by the Center’s Human Resources Department.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete an employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. Only applicants under consideration will be contacted. No phone calls please.
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