JOB DESCRIPTION
STAFF ACCOUNTANT
The Cleveland Music Settlement (dba The Music Settlement), established in 1912, has a mission to welcome all to our music and arts community to learn, create, inspire and heal. We are seeking a Staff Accountant to support the finance team through a variety of accounting functions. We offer a generous and comprehensive benefit package, plus the opportunity to be part of our mission to add value to the community. Organization is situated in a beautiful setting near several of Cleveland's cultural and arts institutions.
Title:
Accountant
Classification:
Full time, on site with potential for partial remote schedule following completion of orientation phase and meeting proficiency expectations
Essential Accounting Duties & Responsibilities:
- Assist in the annual budgeting process and monthly budget analysis
- General ledger data entry for daily, monthly and year-end transactions
- Handle cash receipts & application to customer accounts
- Manage access for the organization's information systems and hardware, including the set up of new accounts and coordinating support to technical issues
- Manage copier and scanning devices, including assigning user access and codes
- Manage the telephone system, including training and setup of voicemail for new employees, assigning extensions and email accounts
- Monitor customer accounts and identify delinquent balances
- Participate in month-end and annual accounting closing process
- Prepare monthly billing statements and receivable aging reports
- Prepare ad-hoc reports for expense analysis
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts with supporting documentation
- Record investment activities for the endowed fund accounts
- Support management and auditors during the annual audit process
- Track project costs & prepare related reports
- Order office supplies and coordinate service requests
- Other duties as assigned
Reports to:
Director of Finance
Educational Requirement:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent
Experience Requirements:
- 1-2 years accounting experience and demonstrated proficiency
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications & Windows 10 Systems
- Data entry accuracy
- Proficiency in receivables analysis, collection and billing processes
- Working knowledge of GAAP, experience at applying principles
- Adherence to strict confidentiality and ethical standards
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience and aptitude for professional and conversational phone and letter writing skills to align with organization's Mission and Values
- Work experience or familiarity with non-profit organizations and work settings
- Aptitude for quickly learning and using new/unfamiliar software applications
The Music Settlement is an equal opportunity employer and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, mental or physical disability, and genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Physical Setting:
Schedule:
Ability to Relocate:
- Cleveland, OH 44106: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
