Accounting Associate

About the Role

This is a hybrid role that requires two days in the office in Manhattan. The Claims Conference has an opening for an Accounting Associate on the RED team within the Allocations Department. You will be responsible for providing grant-related financial analysis and administrative support to assigned Program Officers.

The Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany (Claims Conference), a nonprofit organization with offices in New York, Israel, Germany, and Austria, secures material compensation for Holocaust survivors around the world. Founded in 1951 by representatives of 23 major international Jewish organizations, the Claims Conference negotiates for and disburses funds to individual survivors and organizations and seeks the return of Jewish property stolen during the Holocaust.

Our Research, Education, and Documentation (RED) funds contribute toward global efforts to educate the public and preserve the memory of the Holocaust through teacher training programs, exhibitions, and films such as Son of Saul, an Academy Award winner for Best Foreign Film.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing grant program budgets
• Reviewing and analyzing grant reports and payment requests to ensure accuracy and budgetary compliance
• Analyzing and converting expenses in multiple currencies and languages
• Using formulas and pivot tables in Excel to analyze budget and expense reports
• Communicating effectively
• Completing other tasks as assigned

Requirements

• Strong quantitative skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics or equivalent work experience
• Microsoft Office skills including experience analyzing data in Excel and the creation/formation of spreadsheets
• Strong time management, organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills
• Excellent English written and verbal skills
• Knowledge in accounting or bookkeeping is preferred

Benefits

The Claims Conference offers generous benefits, opportunities for professional growth, and competitive salaries based on geographic location.

Pay

Our target salary range for Accounting Associate in the New York City market is $58,000–$60,000. This range represents Claims Conference’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of posting. The final salary will be determined based on careful consideration of a variety of factors, such as the candidate’s exact location, experience in similar roles, and expertise related to the qualifications.