Accounting Associate

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The Gotham Film & Media Institute celebrates and nurtures independent film and media creators, providing career-building resources, access to industry influencers, and pathways to wider recognition. The organization fosters a community of creators, producers and distributors working across film, TV, audio and beyond to advance the future of story through our year-round programs, which include Gotham Week, Filmmaker Magazine, The Gotham Awards.

The Accounting Associate will have a wide range of responsibilities related to core accounting functions and general business operations. The ideal candidate is a mission driven professional who will treat this role as an opportunity to invest in their growth and has an interest in non-profit accounting and operations. 

Hire Date: As soon as possible.

Deadline: Applications will be processed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Location: The Gotham Film & Media Institute’s office is based in Brooklyn, NY. The Accounting Associate must be able to commute to The Gotham’s Brooklyn office with some flexibility for hybrid work. 

Compensation: The Accounting Associate is a full-time exempt position. The Gotham offers a competitive benefit selection, PTO, sick and holiday time. The salary range for this position is $68,000 - 74,000

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Responsibilities: 

• Process weekly payroll run and maintain required payroll records
• Assist with accounts payable and receivable including new vendor/customer setup, entering bills and coding invoices
• Review and process employee expense reports
• Assist with management of Fiscal Sponsorship donations, fund disbursements and communication with donors and filmmakers
• Serve as a point of contact for internal accounting inquiries from departments across the organization
• Play an integral role in accounting policy and procedure creation
• Assist with monthly, quarterly and annual close procedures including monthly bank reconciliations
• Process all payment inquiries and refunds
• Assist in annual finance audit preparation and schedule creation  
• Assist with the compilation and distribution of yearly 1099s to all independent contractors
• Assist the Controller with other operations and general office tasks on an as needed basis
• Serve as a liaison to outside accounting services to facilitate month end close and other items as assigned

Qualifications:

• 2 years of experience in accounting roles such as Accounting Assistant, Accounting Coordinator or similar
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to work independently, manage own work and time, and take responsibility for performance
• Undergraduate degree in a business-related field such as, accounting, business management, or administration desired but not required
• Proficiency with Quickbooks Online, Bill.com, Excel, and similar software 
• Strong working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP or US GAAP) and an understanding of nonprofit accounting rules & regulations

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