Posted on September 18, 2012

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Human Resources and Accounting Assistant

The Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law is a non-partisan public policy and law institute that focuses on the fundamental issues of democracy and justice. Our work ranges from voting rights to campaign finance reform, from racial justice in criminal law to presidential power in the fight against terrorism. A singular institution - part think tank, part public interest law firm, part advocacy group - the Brennan Center combines scholarship, legislative and legal advocacy, and communications to win meaningful, measurable change in the public sector.

We seek an energetic, motivated, and well-organized Human Resources and Accounting Assistant to join our Finance and Operations Team. The Brennan Center maintains a busy office of approximately 65 staff and 20 interns and volunteers. The HR and Accounting Assistant plays a vital role in ensuring smooth office operations.

The Assistant is a member of the Finance and Operations team, works closely with the Controller and Accountant, and reports to the Human Resources Director.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in human resources administration, including benefits administration, processing job applications, tracking time off, and staff morale activities.
• Conducting new employee orientation and coordinating the on-boarding process.
• Assisting with accounting data entry and basic bookkeeping, processing receivables and payables, and entering data in payroll.
• Providing administrative and clerical support to the Finance and Operations staff.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree, high school diploma or GED
• 1-2 years experience working in an office environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Keen attention to detail and an ability to multi-task
• An openness to evolving responsibilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, and comfort with business machines
• Bookkeeping experience and an interest in financial management a plus
• An interest in the work of the Brennan Center

The Brennan Center, an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, is strongly committed to diversity and welcomes applicants of all races, ethnicities, genders, and sexual orientations, including people who have been previously incarcerated.

Salary: $35,000-$40,000 depending on experience. Excellent benefits package, including health insurance, dental insurance, 401(k), and an ample vacation allowance.

Application Instructions

Upload a cover letter and resume at http://brennancenter.theresumator.com/apply/hOdKHD/Human-Resources-And-Accounting-Assistant.html?source=fdncenter . No phone calls, please.