Border Center for Journalists & Bloggers Looking for Finance Assistant at Edinburg, TX, United States Full Time

Job Description

Program Objectives and ActivitiesThe Reporting the Border program focuses on the following activities:

• Empowering U.S. — based journalists to leverage access to information laws, harness public data, and incorporate visualizations and infographics to produce compelling, evidence-based stories related to border issues;
• Incentivize investigative journalism and Improve security protocols and use of secure digital tools and platforms by local journalists, editors, and civil society actors to protect their online information and collaboration;
• Create and nurture a hub of cross-border journalists and civil society actors to advance transparency, accountability, social justice, and human security in the U.S. — Mexico border area.

Financial assistantThe Border Center for Journalists and Bloggers is seeking an entry-level Financial Assistant at its headquarters in Edinburg Texas.Characteristics:

• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to ensure accurate work.

• Strong ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines.

• Strong communication skills to ensure effective communication with internal and external customers.

Responsibilities:

• Process accounts payable timely, accurately using proper accounting principles and in compliance with financial policies and tax regulations.

• Process staff expense reports for reimbursement and review compliance with travel and reimbursement policies.

• Maintain updated vendor records including contracts, tax forms, and payment information.

• Assist the Finance Officer with weekly cash disbursements and distributing payments.

• Process daily cash receipts for donations via checks, cash or on-line and work closely with Development department to ensure timely and accurate accounting of contributions.

• Perform other tasks as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration; candidates in their final semesters of a program will also be considered

• 1-2 years of relevant accounting experience.

• Experience with accounting software and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly excel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual (English-Spanish) candidates.

• Professional experience with non-profit organizations.

• Professional experiences with governmental grans.

To Apply:Salary is commensurate with experience.Please submit a resume and a cover letter detailing how your experience will ensure success in this position.Tipo de puesto: Tiempo completoSalario: $9.00 – $17.00 la horaConsideraciones ante el COVID-19:
All employees and contractors are required to were an anti-Covid-19 mask while in the premises.Work Location: One location