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  • Accountant
    Accountant
    1 month ago
    $148000–$151000 yearly
    Full-time
    Borough Park, Brooklyn

    Job Overview We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Staff Accountant to join our dynamic Accountant team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing financial records, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and providing insightful financial analysis. This role requires a strong understanding of Federal and Local tax laws and regulations, corporate accounting practices, and proficiency in various accounting and tax software. Duties • Prepare and maintain accurate individual and business tax returns, payroll and sales tax., • Conduct balance sheet reconciliation and account reconciliation to ensure accuracy., • Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, including journal entries., • Perform financial report writing and interpretation for management review., • Conduct audits and ensure compliance with SOX regulations and other applicable laws., • Utilize accounting and tax software such as QuickBooks, ATX, CFS, • Provide mentoring to junior staff members in accounting and tax principles and practices., • Engage in regulatory reporting and ensure adherence to securities law where applicable. Language Skills Candidate should have to be fluent in English and bangla. Speaking and listening skill in urdu and hindi is a plus Experience (4 Years) Candidates should possess a solid background in accounting and tax preparation with experience in various areas including but not limited to: • Business and individual tax preparation, • Sales tax, • Corporate finance and public accounting, • Financial management including payroll processing, • Technical accounting concepts such as accrual accounting, double entry bookkeeping, debits & credits, • Financial analysis including account analysis and bank reconciliation, • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting The successful candidate will demonstrate strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.

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  • Senior Director of Advocacy
    Senior Director of Advocacy
    9 days ago
    $109273 yearly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Job Description: Senior Director of Advocacy Department: Advocacy Reports to: VP of Advocacy Employment Status: Full Time/ Exempt (40 hours/ week) Salary: $109.273/ year Location: Based in New York City with regular travel to New York City, Albany, and occasional travel to Washington D.C. and throughout New York State. This position is mostly on-site, with a requirement of being in the office 4 days per week and remote 1 day per week. About the Organization The New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) is an umbrella policy and advocacy organization for nearly 200 groups in New York State. We envision a New York state that is stronger because all people are welcome, treated fairly, and given the chance to pursue their dreams. Our mission is to unite immigrants, members, & allies so all New Yorkers can thrive. We represent the collective interests of New York's diverse immigrant communities and organizations and devise solutions to advance them; advocate for laws, policies, and programs that lead to justice and opportunity for all immigrant groups; and build the power of immigrants and the organizations that serve them to ensure their sustainability, to improve people's lives, and to strengthen our state. Our organizational values: Inclusive & Representative; Fair & Just; Accountable & Trusted. Position Overview The Senior Director of Advocacy plays a key leadership role within the organization, working closely with the Vice President of Advocacy and the NYIC’s Advocacy and Policy teams. This position directs campaigns at the federal, state, and local levels; leads statewide member engagement on advocacy issues; and supports political engagement strategies. The Senior Director will also oversee the Organizing and Strategy Team, aligning its work with the NYIC’s immigration policy agenda. Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Leadership • Under the supervision of the Vice President of Advocacy and in collaboration with the Policy team, define advocacy goals and priorities, develop comprehensive campaign strategies, timelines and execution., • Lead the Organizing and Strategy team to implement successful member-driven advocacy campaigns., • Develop local advocacy initiatives in key regions across the state in collaboration with the Policy team., • Ensure clear and coordinated campaign goal-setting across federal, state, and local levels., • Oversee development, tracking & management of priority campaigns at all government levels. Organization • Coordinate the integration of the Organizing and Strategy team with other Advocacy department teams, and broader organizational initiatives., • Collaborate with the Communications team to support media outreach in regional campaigns., • Serve as spokesperson for NYIC and its advocacy campaigns., • Lead rapid response efforts as needed., • Engage local stakeholders and funders and support development efforts through proposal writing and reporting., • Collaborate with the Development team to identify fundraising strategies and programs aligned with advocacy efforts. Relationship Management • Cultivate a strong, statewide of multi-ethnic and geographically diverse member organizations., • Lead efforts in engaging NYIC member organizations to take leadership roles in advocacy and organizing efforts., • Oversee engagement of NYIC member participation in regional convenings across the state., • Supervise and support advocacy efforts, including lobbying efforts, across federal, state, and local levels., • Work with the VP of Advocacy, Political Engagement and NYIC Executive Leadership to ensure successful coordinated outreach and relationships building with electeds on city, state and Federal levels., • Develop and manage strategic partnerships with allies and external stakeholders. Management • Supervise the Organizing and Strategy staff, as well as volunteers and allies across the regions., • Manage staff, provide coaching and feedback, and support professional development., • May occasionally move and carry materials weighing 50 pounds or less. Qualifications • Minimum of 5-7 years of professional experience in advocacy including substantial campaign management and community organizing experience., • Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience., • Strong understanding of coalition-building and grass top organizing., • Knowledge of and deep commitment to social justice and immigrant justice., • Working knowledge of immigration policy and issues impacting diverse immigrant communities across New York State., • Ability to manage multiple projects independently under tight deadlines, • Exceptional organizational skills, communication and interpersonal skills., • Adaptability, strong team player and attention to detail., • Proficient in a language spoken in immigrant communities (e.g. Spanish, Chinese, Creole, Arabic, Russian or other language(s) ) is a strong asset., • Must be legally authorized to work in the US. Salary: $109,273*** In addition to a competitive salary, NYIC offers a full benefit plan, unlimited vacation time after 90 days of employment, paid sick time, commuter benefits and a comprehensive retirement plan. **The NYIC has a transparent and equitable salary structure. Starting salaries for each position are set in advance with no room for negotiation Deadline: Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the role is filled. All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, immigration status or citizenship, sex, age, disability or marital status.

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