Accountant

Catalyst is a global nonprofit supported by many of the world’s most powerful CEOs and leading companies to help build workplaces that work for women.

Since 1962, our preeminent thought leadership—including unparalleled workplace expertise and actionable research— has helped accelerate progress for women through workplace inclusion.

We provide holistic end-to-end solutions and equip companies with the strategy and tools they need to make change and measure impact at their organizations.

Working with an impactful global community of 500 Supporter companies, we learn and share leading practices and build positive change.

Our work focuses on five key areas:

• Advancing Women: Increasing the representation of women, particularly women from racially and ethnically marginalized groups, in corporate leadership and promoting equal access to career opportunities.
• Women and the Future of Work: Developing solutions for women and underrepresented groups to have full participation and equal opportunity in the 21st-century workplace.
• Lead for Equity and Inclusion: Deepening understanding of workplace inclusion and equipping global companies to remedy inequities across intersections of identity (such as gender, race, ethnicity, culture, sexual orientation, or gender identity).
• MARC (Men Advocating Real Change): Engaging men to leverage their influence to advocate for gender equity in the workplace.
• Frontline Employees Initiative: Catalyst is meeting the moment and broadening our focus to include women in frontline roles, so all women thrive.

Title: Accountant

Department: Finance

Reports To: Controller

Location: NYC Office (Hybrid, 2 days in-office per week)

Salary: $56,000 – $70,000 (Placement within this range is dependent upon experience and location)

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Accountant will support the finance and accounting team in daily and ad-hoc tasks and projects. This is a role for a semi early-career professional to gain experience in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Accounts Receivable:

• Assist with billings and collections, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
• Update and distribute collections reports on a weekly basis; discuss issues/questions with Team Leads.
• Monitor and manage cash receipts, including posting payments and resolving discrepancies

Accounts Payable:

• Assist with vendor onboarding and billings, expense reports verification.
• Ensure proper coding of expenses and adherence to budgets.

General:

• Assist in maintaining the general ledger, including preparing journal entries and account reconciliations
• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
• Respond to inquiries in the Accounting general mailbox
• Perform other general tasks as necessary

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required
• 2-4 years of experience in Accounting
• Salesforce and Intacct experience is preferred
• Possess a strong attention to detail
• Strong proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel
• Excellent organizational & interpersonal skills
• Solid communication skills, both verbal and written
• Positive attitude and a strong desire to be a part of a diverse team
• Ability to maintain confidential information
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently, prioritize and manage multiple tasks, and adapt to a fast-paced environment.
• Nonprofit experience is a plus

Equal Employment Opportunity

Catalyst expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race and ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, culture, religion, marital and family status, current unemployment status, physical and mental abilities, age, veteran status, genetics, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. Improper interference with the ability of Catalyst’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge. Individuals will be considered for positions for which they meet the minimum qualifications and are able to perform without regard to these protected categories. No potential candidates or employees will receive different treatment as relates to employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, advancement, termination, layoff, rehire, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Catalyst is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation(s) to participate in the application or interview process, please contact jobs@catalyst.org

Catalyst is an organization increasingly representative of the varied races and ethnicities, genders and sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, and abilities that comprise our world. Catalyst focuses on attracting, retaining, and advancing diverse talent because it makes us more effective, high-performing, creative, and resilient. If you are passionate about our mission, highly skilled in your field, and looking for a place where you can bring all of yourself to work, we want you. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.