Finance & HR Associate

Freedom of the Press Foundation

. Serve as primary liaison with the external accounting firm and coordinate deliverables .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeBrooklyn • New York • United StatesMid-Level💰 $90,000 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in finance and accounting, including GAAP and nonprofit accounting principles, with a strong focus on budget management and financial reporting. Capable of effectively liaising with external partners and managing sensitive information while maintaining organizational integrity.

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Finance/Accounting ExperienceGAAP KnowledgeFinancial Reporting ProficiencyAccounting Systems ExperienceHR Experience

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisBudget ManagementAccounts PayableAccounts ReceivableVariance AnalysisGrant ManagementPayroll AdministrationSpreadsheets ProficiencyContract ReviewReconciliation

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsProblem-SolvingProfessionalism

Tools & Technologies

JustworksBill.comSage IntacctAccounting Systems

Industry Keywords

Nonprofit AccountingBudget DiscrepanciesFinancial PoliciesAudit SupportPress Freedom

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as primary liaison with the external accounting firm and coordinate deliverables
Oversee day-to-day accounts payable and receivable processes
Review and reconcile company credit card transactions and staff reimbursements
Prepare quarterly financial reports, budget-to-actual comparisons, spending trends, and variance analyses
Work with department heads to identify and address budget discrepancies
Support annual audit, tax return preparation, and annual budgeting processes
Coordinate quarterly meetings with the finance subcommittee of the FPF board of directors
Update financial policies, train staff, and identify automation opportunities
Monitor grant revenue and expenditures, including restricted funding
Maintain accurate records in accounting systems
Review contracts and vendor agreements for budget alignment
Maintain applicant tracking records, post jobs, screen resumes, and schedule interviews
Support onboarding and offboarding of staff and contractors, including equipment procurement, meetings, trainings, and I-9 verifications
Support payroll and benefits administration
Coordinate the annual performance review process and process salary updates
Prepare and coordinate independent contractor agreements
Maintain organizational infrastructure, including state tax notices and PTO tracking

Requirements

What you’ll need

Passion for the First Amendment and protecting the press freedom rights of all
At least three years of directly relevant experience in finance/accounting
Some HR experience preferred
Familiarity with GAAP and nonprofit accounting principles, including grants management
Proficiency in spreadsheets, including formulas, financial analysis, and reporting
Strong attention to detail
Experience with accounting or payroll systems
Familiarity with Justworks, Bill.com, and Sage Intacct preferred
Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially
Integrity and professionalism
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and diplomatic skills
Ability to act as a liaison between budget owners and senior leadership
Independent problem-solving and ability to manage competing priorities
Submit a résumé and cover letter no longer than one page
Strong U.S.-based remote candidates may be considered

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive nonprofit salary of US$90,000–95,000 per year, depending on experience
Full benefits package (details referenced on the careers page)
PTO administration
Organization-wide holiday calendar
Equipment procurement during onboarding