Overview

At UNITE HERE (www.unitehere.org), we engage in ambitious and innovative projects to support hospitality workers. Our financial and administrative teams based in New York are dedicated professionals with a strong commitment to our mission, if you are a creative problem-solver interested in learning more about non-profit and labor union financials, who can both supervise routine operations and try new things in a fast-moving organization, you will love working with us.

The Bookkeeper will provide expertise as part of a cutting-edge team as we advance our mission on behalf of hospitality workers in the United States and Canada. You will be an integral member of our Finance team. Bookkeeper is responsible for basic financial record keeping and analysis in accordance with accounting regulations and policies of the International Union.

As a bookkeeper you will

  • Work with any or all the following: cash receipts and disbursements, general ledger, allocations and distributions, accounts receivable, accounts payable and payroll activities.
  • Responsible for data entries, account analysis, preparation of schedules, and bank reconciliation.
  • Adheres to reporting requirements and deadlines.
  • Generate monthly, quarterly, or annual reports as needed.
  • Engage Leadership regarding any cash receipts and disbursements, general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable and payroll activities or issues.
  • Protects organization’s value by keeping information confidential.
  • Maintains financial data security by following internal controls, policies, and procedures
  • Performs other job responsibilities and projects as assigned.

Required qualifications

  • College Degree required; Accounting Degree preferred.
  • Minimum of two years accounting or bookkeeping experience including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger, and financial reports.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of accounting procedures.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications especially with Excel, Word, and Outlook.
  • Proficient in Intacct.
  • Have good knowledge working with other accounting programs.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Bilingual (Spanish / English) preferred.
  • Commitment to Union’s mission.

UNITE HERE is an equal opportunity employer and gives equal consideration to all applicants, without regard to sex age, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

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