Staff Accountant

Organizational Overview Founded in 1994, the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice (Latina Institute) builds Latine power to fight for the fundamental human right to reproductive health, dignity, and justice. We center Latine voices, mobilize our communities, transform the cultural narrative, and drive policy change. We amplify the grassroots power and thought leadership of Latine across the country to fuel a larger reproductive justice movement. Position Overview The Staff Accountant will play a critical role in the accounting team responsible for executing a wide range of accounting functions to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting. This role will manage and optimize financial expenditures, ensure compliance with organizational policies, review employee expense reports, and provide guidance on the expense management platform. In addition, the Staff Accountant will support process improvements, assist with audits, and collaborate with the Finance team on operational efficiencies. This position will report directly to the Finance Manager. Location Hybrid, New York City. The Latina Institute operates as a remote organization but requires certain roles to be based in specific locations or to work in a hybrid capacity. This is a hybrid role based in New York City. You must be local and able to work from our NYC office as needed, including for in-person meetings, events, or team activities. Key Responsibilities Generate detailed spending trends and variance reports to support decision‑making. Monthly reconciliation of General Ledger accounts. Quarterly payroll reconciliations. Manage monthly reconciliation schedules for fixed assets, prepaids, and accrued liabilities ledgers. Administer and optimize the expense management platform (Expensify or similar). Review and analyze employee expense reports for accuracy and adherence to company policies. Validate submitted business expenses, including receipts and approvals. Track Per Diem, Mileage reimbursements, and expenses and ensure timely submissions. Train non‑finance staff in expense reporting procedures. Obtain required documentation for vendor profile set‑up. Assist the Finance Associate with the accounts payable process, ensuring weekly payments align with vendor agreements/contracts. Track contract renewals. Support year‑end internal and external audits, including preparing schedules. Participate in evaluating, improving, and documenting financial policies and procedures. Assist with finance systems transitions and staff training. Perform day‑to‑day ad‑hoc finance tasks as needed. What You Will Need to Be Successful Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or equivalent is a plus. Strong knowledge of GAAP and fundamental accounting principles. Minimum 3–5 years of professional accounting experience, ideally in a medium‑size organization. Hands‑on experience with Sage Intacct preferred; ERP systems experience is a plus. At least two years of experience with Expensify, including expense policy compliance and reporting. Technical Skills & Competencies Expertise in general ledger management, account reconciliations, and financial reporting. Experience preparing schedules for audits and supporting year‑end closing processes. Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify trends, variances, and potential issues. Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. Ability to track budgets, monitor expenses, and provide actionable financial insights. Leadership & Collaboration Ability to work independently and take ownership of accounting processes. Strong organizational and time‑management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines. Capable of mentoring and training junior finance staff or non‑financial colleagues on systems and procedures. Strong people skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and communicate financial information clearly to non‑finance staff. Additional Competencies High degree of attention to detail and accuracy. Solutions‑oriented mindset with a focus on process improvement and efficiency. Commitment to compliance with organizational policies, financial regulations, and internal controls. Employee Status Full‑time, exempt 40 hours per week (Monday through Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM). Salary Range $65,000 – $75,000 based on experience. Benefits Medical, dental, and vision plans. Vacation, Wellness, and Sick PTO. 401(k) Retirement plan with a 3 % employer match. Paid parental leave. $1,000 toward professional/wellness development. National Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, uniform service member status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr NACBA