Accountant
FULL-TIME JOB VACANCY
Accountant
Finance Division
Multiple Locations Considered
Application Deadline: October 11th, 2026
Human Rights Watch (“HRW”) is seeking an Accountant to support the Finance Division by facilitating our global bank reconciliation processes. HRW has 27 entities and branches outside of the US and a portfolio of multiple bank accounts, and this position will support both the Global Accounting team and the local Operations Administrators.
The Finance Division is led by the Chief Financial Officer, supported by the Global Controller, and is responsible for providing financial management, implementing financial strategy and maintaining the fiscal integrity of Human Rights Watch (HRW) through each of its entities. In this role, you will work with the Finance & Operations Directors, as well as the Assistant Directors and the Revenue Manager.
This full-time position will be based in one of HRW’s US offices, preferably New York or Washington DC and will report to the Associate Director, based in New York. The successful candidate will need to work from the office on a needed basis.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare 80 monthly bank reconciliations across 22 Offices internationally and adjustments to the individual bank ac
