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Brooklyn Law School

<div>POSITION: Accounting Analyst
REPORTS TO: Assistant Controller
STATUS: Full-Time, Exempt
RANGE: $68,000 - $80,000
Founded in 1901, Brooklyn Law School is a distinguished, independent law school located in Downtown Brooklyn, New York. The Law School is searching for a Accounting Analyst to join our team. The Law School&rsquo;s size, vibrant employee and student population, and commitment to training the next generation of lawyers and promoting social justice, will offer a candidate the opportunity to develop and diversify practical skills and participate firsthand in operating a successful educational institution.
Reporting to the Assistant Controller, the Accounting Analyst supports the accuracy and integrity of the Law School&rsquo;s financial data and assists with monthly close, audits, and routine financial reporting. This is a hands-on role focused on execution, learning, and building technical accounting depth within a higher education environment.
Responsibilities include:<ul><li>
Assist with monthly and year-end close activities, including preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations.</li><li>
Maintain and reconcile assigned general ledger accounts and subledgers under supervision.</li><li>
Support investment, cash, and balance sheet reconciliations as assigned.</li><li>
Assist with audit preparation, including gathering documentation and preparing audit schedules.</li><li>
Perform routine account analysis and support variance explanations.</li><li>
Assist with the preparation of internal financial reports and supporting schedules.</li><li>
Follow established accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.</li><li>
Coordinate with other departments (e.g., Advancement, Financial Aid, Operations) to support accurate fund tracking and transaction processing.</li><li>
Participate in financial system usage, data cleanup, and process improvements as directed.</li></ul>
Required:<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in accounting or related field.</li><li>
Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience.</li><li>
Working knowledge of GAAP; exposure to nonprofit or fund accounting preferred.</li><li>
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; ability to manage and analyze large data sets.</li><li>
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established processes.</li><li>
Ability to manage deadlines and prioritize assigned tasks.</li></ul>
Preferred:<ul><li>
Experience in higher education or nonprofit organizations.</li><li>
Prior exposure to audit processes or external auditors.</li></ul>
Remote capabilities:<ul><li>
This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule, requiring a minimum in-office presence of four (4) days per week during the academic year when classes are in session and during exam periods. During the summer and academic breaks, when classes are not in session and exams are not being administered, a minimum of three (3) days per week of in-office presence is required.</li></ul>
Travel:<ul><li>
No travel is required.</li></ul>
Brooklyn Law School has an excellent benefits package that includes sick, personal and vacation paid time off, a generous retirement plan, dependent tuition scholarship Pre K- undergraduate college and additional summer Friday PTO.
Affirmative Action/EEO statement
It is the policy of Brooklyn Law School to be impartial in the treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without unlawful discrimination as to race, creed, religion, color, natural origin, citizenship status, gender, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, union affiliation, political affiliation, sexual orientation or preferences or any other legal protected status.</div>

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Accounting Analyst