Accountant, Rock School for Dance Education

Posted by on August 08, 2011

Accountant, Rock School for Dance Education

Posted on: July 18, 2011

The Philadelphia-based Rock School for Dance Education, a pre-professional ballet training institution with two schools, is seeking an Accountant. This is a highly visible position in a dynamic exciting environment.
Primary responsibilities include:
• Conducts all duties associated with accounts payable including: interacting with staff and vendors; processing invoices; expense coding; and data entry.
▪ Conducts all duties associated with accounts receivable including: preparing and submitting invoices to payees and private funders; performing bank deposits; and tracking and following up on all accounts receivables.
▪ Conducts all duties associated with bi-weekly payroll, including inputting data to ADP.
▪ Develop Cash Flow Projections and maintain satisfactory bank balances to cover expenses.
▪ Performs monthly bank reconciliations for all bank accounts.
▪ Account reconciliations including Prepaid Expense and Pledge Receivable.
▪ Assist in the preparation of financial statements and analyses.
▪ Performs AMEX credit card reconciliations.
▪ Assists in 1099 preparation.
▪ Assists with preparing annual audit schedules.
▪ Performs special projects and duties as assigned.

Other Responsibilities, Skills, and Abilities:
▪ Must possess a keen attention to detail and a commitment to high quality work.
▪ Good organizational and management skills.
▪ Can work well under pressure.
▪ Superior oral and written communication skills.
▪ Good attention to detail plus the ability to quickly identify and resolve problems.

Education and Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting or Finance
Three years accounting experience preferably with a nonprofit organization.
Good knowledge of standard accounting practices and GAAP.
Knowledge of Financial Edge, QuickBooks, or similar accounting system and Microsoft Word and Excel are required.

Interested parties should email a cover letter, resume, and references to employment@therockschool.net with the subject line reading: Accountant