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Accounting Associate at Mark Morris Dance Group

Accounting Associate

Mark Morris Dance Group · NY, US

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Accounting Associate

Mark Morris Dance Group · NY, US

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About the Role

The Mark Morris Dance Group (MMDG) is seeking a part-time Accounting Associate to handle essential financial processing and reporting duties for its Education and Community Engagement programs. This role is integral to a four-person Finance team and offers a comprehensive understanding of finance within a performing arts institution. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented with strong accounting skills and a desire to contribute to non-profit accounting.

Responsibilities

  • Reconcile daily credit card batches and post payments received from The School, The Store, Dance for PD, Rentals and other MMDG programs.
  • Prepare and process weekly cash deposit for Dance Center activities (Adult, Youth and Family, Space Rental programs).
  • Reconcile payments from 3rd party payers.
  • Perform monthly reconciliation for Space Rental payments.
  • Manage tuition payment plans for The School.
  • Maintain all invoicing and income tracking for Education and Community Engagement programs.
  • Generate daily and weekly journal entries for The School, The Store, Dance for PD, Rentals and other MMDG programs.
  • Reconcile monthly corporate AMEX statement activity.
  • Process and reconcile Gift Certificate and Class Card purchases and donations.
  • Maintain account credits and deferred revenue for Dance Center activities.
  • Support Finance Team as needed.
  • Attend weekly Finance and Education department meetings.
  • Assist with annual Audit preparation.
  • Perform general filing and scanning of documents in support of the Finance department.

Requirements

  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or 1-2 years of accounting experience particularly working in the general ledger.
  • Experience with accounting software.
  • Experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge, Counterpoint POS, Mind Body POS, Active, and EMS a plus.
  • Knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit accounting.
  • Proficient with MS Office Suite and excellent Excel skills.
  • Independent and intuitive, able to work autonomously but know when to seek advice.
  • Detail-oriented with exceptional organization and accuracy.
  • Ability to reconcile discrepancies and account balances.
  • Ability to work well with others towards common goals.
  • Must include a cover letter addressed to Natalia Kurylak, Accounting Manager.

Skills

  • Accounting software
  • Blackbaud Financial Edge
  • Counterpoint POS
  • Mind Body POS
  • Active
  • EMS
  • GAAP
  • Nonprofit accounting
  • MS Office Suite
  • Excel

Location

  • Brooklyn Cultural District

Work Type

  • Part-time
  • Onsite

Experience Level

  • 1-2 years accounting experience

Education Level

  • Associate's degree in Accounting
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Salary/Compensations

  • $25 - $25 USD per hour

Benefits

  • Paid vacation, sick/personal leave, holidays and bonus days
  • Pre-tax commuter benefit
  • 403b retirement plan
  • Access to free and discounted classes at the Dance Center and online
  • Access to special events and MMDG performances (when available)
  • Invitations to cultural events extended to staff members by community partners

About the Company

  • The internationally renowned Mark Morris Dance Group (MMDG) was founded in 1980 and performs the repertory of choreographer Mark Morris. MMDG is known for its technical aplomb, musicality, and human authenticity, with work acclaimed for ingenuity, musicality, wit, and humanity. Live music and community engagement are vital components, with the organization touring with its own musicians and collaborating with orchestras and opera companies. The Mark Morris Dance Center, founded in 2001, is a hub for dance and music education in Brooklyn, offering affordable classes for all ages and abilities, accompanied by live music. MMDG programs engage over 100,000 people annually worldwide. The organization is committed to community, access, excellence, creativity, and ongoing equity, diversity, and inclusion work.

Equal Opportunity

  • We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or veteran status. It is the policy of MMDG to comply with all the relevant and applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). MMDG does not discriminate against any qualified employees or job applicants with respect to any terms, privileges, or conditions of employment because of a person’s physical or mental disability. MMDG makes reasonable accommodation wherever necessary for all employees or applicants with disabilities, provided that the individual is otherwise qualified to safely perform the duties and assignments connected with the job and provided that any accommodations made do not require significant difficulty or expense.