About GLAAD

As the world’s largest LGBTQ media advocacy organisation, GLAAD is at the forefront of accelerating acceptance to ensure fair, accurate, and inclusive representation that leads to cultural change. For over 35 years, GLAAD has been a dynamic media force rewriting the script for LGBTQ acceptance. Our work tackles tough issues that shape the narrative and provoke dialogue that leads to cultural change. 

The work of GLAAD is a campaign-style work environment that operates on a breaking news cycle; there is always a high level of energy and rapid activity for everyone in the organisation, preparing for the next events/campaigns to accomplish our important media advocacy work, challenging anti-LGBTQ activism, and changing hearts and minds about our need for full equality. Staff members are expected to consciously and continuously promote the mission, values, programs, and impact of the organisation when presented with opportunities for participating in membership development and reaching out to personal connections on behalf of GLAAD.

GLAAD operates with support from foundations, corporations, and individuals from every corner of the United States. Our highly skilled team of more than 60 staff works out of our Headquarters in New York, Los Angeles, and remotely.  

THE OPPORTUNITY 

GLAAD is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining the accuracy and integrity of our general ledger and revenue management processes. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic team and contribute to the growth and success of our organisation. This individual will be reporting to our Controller and should be located in the NYC/metro area.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Month-End Close process

  • Oversight of the month-end close process in collaboration with other team members to ensure a timely close.

Financial process and policy implementation:

  • Ensuring employee expense reports are submitted on time and within policy

  • To include credit card reports submission and approval tracking

General Ledger Maintenance

  • Ensure accurate and timely recording of financial transactions, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close processes.

Revenue Management

  • Analyse, reconcile the database with the accounting system, and record revenue transactions, including invoicing, cash applications, and revenue recognition. Experience with grants and fee-for-service revenue recognition based on deliverables is a plus. 

  • Perform monthly revenue reconciliations with the Development Team, analysing any variances and reporting to the Controller/CFO.

Account Reconciliations

  • Perform monthly account reconciliations, including bank statements, credit card statements, and other balance sheet accounts.

  • Monthly cost allocations 

Financial Reporting

  • Prepare financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.

Compliance and Internal Controls

  • Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and internal controls.

Annual Audit

  • Coordinate, compile files and records, and provide support for the annual audit fieldwork and walkthrough.

  • To include account analysis, projections, as needed, with support from the Controller

Annual Budget

  • Assist with project-based budgeting and provide support to the annual budget process.

Systems and Process Improvement

  • Working knowledge of the coordination of software transitions/Implementations of accounting, budgeting, and FPA systems.

  • Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.

Collaboration and Communication

  • Work closely with the staff accountant, other departments, including Development & Fundraising, Customer Service, and Operations, to ensure accurate and timely financial information.

 

The ideal candidate should possess the following experience, competencies, and personal qualities:

 

EXPERIENCE | EDUCATION: 

  • Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field 

  • Highly desired CPA/CMA

  • Non-profit accounting experience is required 

  • 3-5 Years of relevant Accounting and finance experience

COMPETENCIES | PERSONAL QUALITIES 

  • Strong sense of ownership, responsibility, and proactiveness 

  • Solid understanding of generally accepted auditing standards and generally accepted accounting principles

  • Excellent accounting and FP&A software user and administration skills. Oracle NetSuite, SAP Concur, Salesforce, or a comparable invoice/expense management system is a plus 

  • Highly skilled in creating and maintaining spreadsheets 

  • Responding quickly and accurately to internal and external requests 

  • Researching and resolving issues through internal and external communications 

  • Must enjoy working in a collaborative team setting 

  • Self-motivated with an ability to work in a hybrid environment 

  • Goal-oriented and deadline-driven 

GLAAD Is An Equal Opportunity Employer

GLAAD is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religious creed, color, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, height, and weight, or other personal characteristics as may be protected by applicable law.

Commitment to Diversity:

GLAAD was established with the premise that expanding diversity within the organisation enhances the work experience and furthers the understanding of the entire mission that GLAAD is based upon. An atmosphere of civility and mutual respect towards difference is indispensable to the work process and enables the free interchange of ideas that is the basis of a successful organisation. These differences may be cultural, ethnic, religious, intellectual, ideological, or political. Each of these qualities is integral to the identity we form as individuals, and all are essential to creating a vibrant workforce here at GLAAD composed of individuals with unique perspectives and backgrounds. GLAAD has committed itself to a workforce of inclusion, respect for difference, and fairness, and guarantees the same rights to all its employees to ensure the fullest degree of success within the organisation.

GLAAD is also committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religious creed, color, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, height, and weight, or other personal characteristics as may be protected by applicable law. We especially encourage members of historically underrepresented communities to apply, including LGBTQ people, women, people of colour, and people with disabilities.

Compensation 

A competitive salary commensurate with experience is $90,000-$105,000. Benefits include 403(b) retirement plan participation; escalating vacation beginning with 19 days plus holidays; and organisation-paid health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, healthcare, and dependent options; flex spending accounts; and life and long-term disability insurance.