Junior Finance Associate

About BerlinRosen

BerlinRosen Public Affairs is a leading National public affairs, political consulting and strategic communications firm. Founded in 2005, our team of professionals specializes in public affairs campaign management for corporate, political and non-profit clients throughout the New York metropolitan area and around the country.

About the role:

The Junior Finance Associate will work closely with the Controller and assist in all general areas of accounting and operations. You will be responsible for billing processes, payroll processing, AP, AR, reconciliations, and you will assist in month-end closings and operations analysis. This position provides a unique opportunity to learn about the complete financial management and operations of a service organization, with exponential room for growth.

The ideal candidate will have sound understanding of both financial and cost accounting. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment requiring meticulous attention to detail and meet tight deadlines. Applicant must be organized, able to work independently on multiple projects, and exercise independent judgment and complete discretion.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Managing the billing processes for both monthly/project fees and project expenses
• Actively managing receivables on various payment schedules, including sending reminders and follow-ups; escalating aged receivables to appropriate project managers
• Recording expense transactions and allocating to proper projects/cost centers; processing vendor payments and maintaining accurate and organized records
• Preparing and maintaining client contracts and renewals, including initial client set-up in accounting and time tracking systems; keeping abreast of received agreements and termination dates, communicating with project managers as necessary
• Processing payroll and recording data into the accounting system
• Assisting in month/quarter/year end-closing
• Preparing and analyzing periodic time tracking/productivity reports and sending reports to senior management team
• General accounting duties such as: check deposits, journal entries, bank and credit card reconciliations, et
• Assisting the Director of Finance and Director of Operations with research, administration and implementation of policies and procedures

Position Requirements:

• 1 year of experience plus internships in an agency or similar environment with exposure to AR/AP processes
• Minimum of a degree in Accounting or Finance
• Solid working knowledge of Quickbooks, including utilizing “Customer: Job” and “Class” function
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office with advance Excel experience (V-Lookups, Pivot Tables, MACROS, conditional statements, et)
• Strong time management and project management skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Basic understanding of the economics of service industry and project costing
• An entrepreneurial spirit and a sense of humor!

BerlinRosen is committed to building and maintaining a diverse staff, and recognizes that its continued success depends on hiring and retaining high-quality, creative professionals with a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Opportunities for advancement exist, and BerlinRosen is committed to helping all staff develop and grow. Women, people of color, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.