Job Description

Headquartered in New York, the Claims Conference is a global, non-profit organization committed to providing a small measure of justice to Holocaust Survivors. Since our founding in 1951, the Claims Conference has secured more than $70 billion from the German government in indemnification for Survivors. In 2020, the Claims Conference will distribute approximately $400 million in direct compensation and over $600 million in grants that provide support to over 130,000 Survivors worldwide. At the Claims Conference, we honor history while making history.

The Claims Conference is looking for a detail-oriented Manager of Grant Accounting who will work closely with our financial Controller. You will be responsible for the oversight of grant contracts, ensuring and maintaining compliance. You are an organized, self-starter who can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee grant accounting as recipient and funder for all organization grants;
• Monitor and analyze grant activity and assist with producing related financial reports;
• Prepare and oversee all journal entries related to grant activity;
• Maintaining the Accounting Department grant management database;
• Coordinate with IT to develop and maintain database;
• Supervise and coordinate grant payment process;
• Manage the Allocations Payment Associate;
• Assist in monthly and year end close as related to grant activity; 
• Reconciliation of grant programs, including processing memoranda and other materials concerning the distribution, cancellation and transfer of grant funds;
• Participate in annual audits and special projects;
• Perform other duties that are needed to support the accounting department.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration;
• 5-7 years of professional accounting and managerial experience;
• Experience working with grant management databases, Fluxx experience preferred;
• CPA license preferred;
• Effective writing, communications, interpersonal and analytical skills;
• Advanced knowledge of Word & Excel.

To apply please submit your cover letter and resume to jobs@claimscon.org.  No phone calls please.  Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

The Claims Conference is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of any category protected by law, including (without limitation) race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. In compliance with NYS Labor Law Section 194-a, the Claims Conference does not seek salary history information from job applicants.