Accounting Associate

About the role

The Young Center for Immigrant Children’s Rights invites applications for a full-time Accounting Associate to be based remotely with preference to those located within commuting distance of one of our nine office locations (Chicago, Harlingen, Houston, San Antonio, New York, Phoenix, Los Angeles, Washington DC, or Grand Rapids, Michigan).

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices, check requests, and payments in an accurate and timely manner
• Maintain Accounts Payable records and supporting documentation in accordance with organizational policies and procedures
• Review invoices for appropriate approvals, coding, and supporting documentation
• Prepare and review A/P aging reports and proactively follow up on outstanding items
• Monitor and address expired billing, outstanding invoices, and vendor discrepancies
• Communicate with vendors and staff regarding payment status, invoice issues, and documentation needs
• Avoidance of vendor disputes and ensuring timely payments
• Maintain organized accounts payable records, monitor aging reports, and assist with cash flow forecasting and audits
• Support the Senior Accounting Manager, identify process improvements, and ensure compliance with company policies and regulations

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts payable, accounting support, bookkeeping, or a related field
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both orally and in writing
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to use advanced functions, create financial reports, and maintain accurate data
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in processing financial transactions
• Experience with general ledger coding and established accounts payable practices
• Effective communication and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks efficiently
• Previous experience in finance or accounting role, ideally within accounts payable
• Proven experience with Bill.com for managing invoice processing and payment workflows
• Experience handling confidential financial and employee information with discretion
• Associate degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field preferred; equivalent work experience considered
• Experience—lived, volunteer, or professional—with immigration matters

Physical Demands

Physical demands include regular attendance, keyboarding, sitting for long periods (at least 5 hours a day), driving. Ability to use computer, telephone, and copy machine. Ability to travel by plane, car and other conveyances within U.S. Occasional lifting for event setup/preparation.

Application Details

The Young Center is an "at-will" and equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in and affirmatively factors diversity into its hiring practices. Young Center encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, marital or parental status, pregnancy, citizenship, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, genetic information, or veterans’ status. Reasonable accommodation will be made so that qualified disabled applicants may participate in the application process; no applicant will be penalized for requesting an accommodation. Please advise in writing of special needs at the time of application.

Pay

$26.91 to $29.93 is the standard new hire range for this position ($29.60-$32.93 for those residing in the Los Angeles and DC metropolitan areas; $30.94-$34.42 for those residing in the NYC metropolitan area). Actual wage will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location and experience. The Young Center does not ask for prior pay history from our candidates and our offer-making process is negotiation-free for salaries and benefits. We offer our best possible salary based on relevant experience. The range listed is just one component of the Young Center’s total compensation package for employees. The Young Center provides excellent benefits, including health/dental/vision insurance (employee & dependents) at no cost to the employee, paid vacation, sick time, and a 401(k) plan with employer match.

Schedule

Full-time position, remote work with preference to those located within commuting distance of one of our nine office locations (Chicago, Harlingen, Houston, San Antonio, New York, Phoenix, Los Angeles, Washington DC, or Grand Rapids, Michigan).