Senior Accountant, City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program

Posted by on August 29, 2011

City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program – Senior Accountant

The City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program unites artists and communities through a collaborative process, rooted in the traditions of mural-making, to create art that transforms public spaces and individual lives. Since its inception in 1984, Mural Arts has created more than 3,000 community driven murals and provided thousands of under-served youth and adults with award-winning arts education programming.

Essential Responsibilities

§         Responsible for the general ledger month-end close and presentation of the balance sheet and income statement results and analysis to Vice President of Finance;

§         Responsible for the preparation of general ledger entries and reconciliations for month closing to close books in a timely manner;

§         Oversee the cash receipts, accounts payable and payroll functions;

§         Responsible for monthly grant tracking and prepare monthly grant analysis;

§         Prepare grant reimbursement invoices and funder financial reports as required;

§         Assistance with annual audit and budget preparation;

§         Other projects as assigned.

Qualifications include:

§         Bachelor’s or higher degree in Accounting;

§         Five years of experience in non-profit accounting;

§         Blackbaud Financial Edge experience a must;

§         Auditing skills with the ability to research and reconcile complicated accounts;

§         Strong organization and analytical skills;

§         Excellent written and oral communication skills;

§         Microsoft Excel experience;

§         Detail oriented and organized in work;

§         Ability to meet assigned deadlines

Salary: Competitive compensation, including health and dental benefits.

Anticipated start date: Late September 2011

For further information on the City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program, please visit http://www.muralarts.org.

To Apply

Please submit an online application to http://muralarts.org/node/85 specifying you are applying for the position of “Senior Accountant” and upload your cover letter and resume. Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted. Deadline to apply: August 31, 2011. No phone calls please.