Accounting Associate

The Young Center for Immigrant Children’s Rights invites applications for a full-time Accounting Associate to be based remotely with preference to those located within commuting distance of one of our nine office locations (Chicago, Harlingen, Houston, San Antonio, New York, Phoenix, Los Angeles, Washington DC, or Grand Rapids, Michigan). The Accounting Associate’s role involves reviewing and processing invoices for payment, ensuring accurate general ledger coding, administrative support for accounting and administration, and using Bill.com for tracking. Responsibilities include setting up and maintaining vendor accounts, collecting W-9 forms, and ensuring 1099 compliance. The position prepares payment batches, handles vendor inquiries, processes employee expense reports, and ensures timely payments. The employee will maintain organized accounts payable records, monitor aging reports, and assist with cash flow forecasting and audits. Additionally, they will support the Senior Accounting Manager, identify process improvements, and ensure compliance with company policies and regulations. **ABOUT THE YOUNG CENTER** The Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights is a national organization dedicated to protecting and advancing the rights and best interests, safety, and well-being of immigrant children in the United States. We center children's voices, celebrate their strengths, and recognize their fundamental need to be with family and in community, not detention. For more than 20 years, the Young Center has accompanied and advocated for over 10,000 children from more than 70 countries worldwide. We are the only organization that takes an integrated approach to protecting and advancing the rights of children, in accordance with the Convention on the Rights of the Child and state and federal law, through direct services, stakeholder support across child welfare systems, systems and narrative change, and litigation. Further, we fight tirelessly to bring greater equity to the child welfare system, demanding accountability from systems and people in positions of power, so children in immigrant families who face court cases remain safe, free, and with families in communities where they are supported. The Young Center has offices in Houston, San Antonio, and Harlingen, Texas; Chicago, Illinois; New York, New York; Washington, D.C.; Phoenix, Arizona; Los Angeles, California; and Grand Rapids, Michigan. We also serve children through our programs in New Jersey. To learn more about the Young Center, visit [www.theyoungcenter.org](https://www.theyoungcenter.org/). **DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** **Accounts Payable Administration** - Process vendor invoices, check requests, and payments in an accurate and timely manner - Maintain Accounts Payable records and supporting documentation in accordance with organizational policies and procedures - Review invoices for appropriate approvals, coding, and supporting documentation - Prepare and review A/P aging reports and proactively follow up on outstanding items - Monitor and address expired billing, outstanding invoices, and vendor discrepancies - Communicate with vendors and staff regarding payment status, invoice issues, and documentation needs - Assist with monthly and year-end closing processes related to Accounts Payable - Support audit preparation by maintaining organized and complete financial documentation **Accounting and Administrative Support** - Process employee reimbursements and ensure compliance with organizational reimbursement policies - Assist with Accounts Receivable invoicing and tracking of incoming payments - Prepare rental invoices and maintain related records - Track and maintain tax exemption documentation and vendor compliance records - Assist with onboarding administrative processes for new staff, including coordination of forms and internal setup requests - Maintain organized accounting and finance files, records, and electronic documentation - Support finance-related…