Accounting Associate

Description 

The Gotham Film and Media Institute celebrates and nurtures independent film and media creators, providing career-building resources, access to industry influencers, and pathways to wider recognition. We foster a community of creators, producers and distributors working across film, TV, audio and beyond to advance the future of story through our year-round programs, which include Gotham Week, Filmmaker Magazine, The Gotham Awards. 

You will be joining a team of roughly one dozen full-time employees that operates more like a startup than a traditional non-profit. We take big swings, move quickly, and are very bullish about the opportunities that lay ahead for our place in independent filmmaking.

The Accounting Associate will have a wide range of responsibilities related to core accounting functions and general business operations. The ideal candidate is a mission driven professional who will treat this role as an opportunity to invest in their growth and has an interest in non-profit accounting and operations. 

Hire Date: As soon as possible. 

Deadline: Applications will be processed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. 

Location: Our office is based in the heart of Dumbo in Brooklyn, NY. 

• The Accounting Associate must be able to commute to The Gotham’s Brooklyn office
• Our organization operates on a hybrid schedule (Tuesdays and Thursdays in the office; 1-2 floating days for the remainder of the week)
   

Compensation: 

• This is a full-time role with a salary range of $72,000 - 79,000, depending on experience. 
• In addition we offer a competitive benefit selection, PTO, sick and holiday time. 

Responsibilities: 

• Process weekly payroll run and maintain required payroll records 
• Assist with accounts payable and receivable including new vendor/customer setup, entering bills and coding invoices 
• Review and process employee expense reports 
• Assist with management of Fiscal Sponsorship donations, fund disbursements and communication with donors and filmmakers 
• Serve as a point of contact for internal accounting inquiries from departments across the organization 
• Play an integral role in accounting policy and procedure creation 
• Assist with monthly, quarterly and annual close procedures including monthly bank reconciliations 
• Process all payment inquiries and refunds Assist in annual finance audit preparation and schedule creation 
• Assist with the compilation and distribution of yearly 1099s to all independent contractors 
• Assist the Controller with other operations and general office tasks on an as needed basis 
• Serve as a liaison to outside accounting services to facilitate month end close and other items as assigned 
   

Qualifications: 

• 2+ years of experience in accounting roles such as Accounting Assistant, Accounting Coordinator or equivalent foundational experience (e.g., rotational programs, internships at public accounting firms) 
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to work independently, manage own work and time, and take responsibility for performance 
• Undergraduate degree in a business-related field such as, accounting, business management, or administration desired but not required 
• Proficiency with Quickbook Online, Bill.com, Excel and similar software 
• Strong working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP or US GAAP) and an understanding of nonprofit accounting rules & regulations 
   

Why Join Us?

• You’ll be a part of a small, ambitious team that’s invested in your development–not just your output.
• You’ll gain hands-on experience across a wide range of accounting and operations functions.
• You’ll get to work on programs that matter including The Gotham Film & TV Award shows, Filmmaker Magazine and the program that started it all, Gotham Week.