WFM-IGP Book Keeper

THE INTERNSHIP

We are seeking a book keeper to support the Accounting and Finance staff at our New York Headquarters.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The book keeper’s tasks will include (but not limited to) the following responsibilities, to be performed in close collaboration with WFM’s Accounting Department:

• Maintain general ledger and subsidiary journals, including cash receipts, accounts payable, and accounts receivable
• Process accounts payable
• Process accounts receivable, deposits
• Manage vendor relationships, resolve billing issues
• Process payroll
• Perform bank reconciliations
• Maintain depreciation/amortization, prepaid expense, and accounts receivable schedules
• Prepare annual 1099 filing
• Prepare journal entries
• Assist with Human Resources administration
• Assist with organizational and project budgets
• Assist with internal and external financial report preparation
• Provide support during annual audit
• Provide daily clerical support
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent training or experience
• 3-4 years of bookkeeper or accounting experience
• Preferably, progressively responsible experience in a not-for-profit or non-governmental organization
• Heavy data entry experience with meticulous attention to detail
• Strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills as well as demonstrated ability to meet multiple deadlines; highly organized and flexible; high confidentiality, flexibility, personal initiative, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Skilled at prioritizing and completing multiple tasks
• Fluency in English (strong preference for candidates with dual language proficiency)
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Windows Outlook; knowledge of Blackbaud preferred.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume and references via email:
internship@wfm-igp.org or mail to:

World Federalist Movement – Institute for Global Policy
Attn: Internship Coordinator
708 Third Avenue, 24th floor
New York, NY 10017
USA

Please include the name of the internship in the subject of the email and the cover letter. Be sure to indicate your approximate start date.

No Phone Inquiries Please