Career Opportunity
SENIOR BOOKKEEPER [ADMF-08]
American Civil Liberties Union
Department of Administration & Finance
(Grade III)

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), a national not-for-profit public interest organization devoted to the defense of the Bill of Rights is seeking applicants for a full-time Senior Bookkeeper in its Accounting Department.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Senior Bookkeeper will report directly to the Accounting Manager. The responsibilities are as follows:

• Prepare, code and enter accounting transactions including cash receipts, cash disbursements, accounts receivable, accounts payable and journal entries.
• Review, analyze and reconcile credit card statements to Development & Membership Department reports and bank statements.
• Process invoices for payment in a timely manner.
• Maintain records for departments/projects.
• Handle preparation and distributions of annual 1099 tax forms.
• Prepare monthly expenditure statements and schedules.
• Organize, sort and maintain accounting files.
• Prepare various schedules, reports, spreadsheets and projects.
• Process and prepare correspondence.
• Organize and maintain mailing lists, staff lists, and other lists.
• Respond to verbal and written inquiries regarding accounts payable, accounts receivables, and other accounting information.
• Act as liaison between departments & Projects.
• Fax, file, maintain incoming mail and office supplies, and handle other general office duties as assigned.
• Other projects as assigned.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and two years of experience in a related field preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with colleagues.
• Proven ability to work under pressure in an organized manner.
• Strong multitasking and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Solid knowledge of MS Word and MS Excel.
• Knowledge of non-profit accounting software a plus.

COMPENSATION:
Salary of $32,521.81.  Excellent health and welfare benefits.

HOW TO APPLY:
If you are a proactive and resourceful team player, please send a cover letter (with salary requirements) and resume by email to hrjobs@aclu.org. Reference [ADMF-08/WACLU] in subject line – or by mail to:

Human Resources
RE:  [ADMF-08/WACLU]
American Civil Liberties Union
125 Broad Street, 18^th Floor
New York, NY 10004

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, which will not be before September 1, 2007. Please indicate where you learned of this job posting.

The ACLU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals.

The ACLU comprises two separate corporate entities, the American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU Foundation. Both the American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU Foundation are national organizations with the same overall mission, and share office space and employees. The ACLU has two separate corporate entities in order to do a broad range of work to protect civil liberties. This job posting refers collectively to the two organizations under the name “ACLU.”