Remote Accountant, Financial Analyst, Junior Controller

Summary

Join the Universal Hip Hop Museum as an ambitious Junior Accountant to manage daily accounting tasks and contribute to the overall efficient operation of the department.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline required
• Minimum of three (3) years of accounting experience required
• Extensive knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting
• Understanding of and ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• Detail-oriented, organizational skills, ability to multi-task, and establish priorities
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Highly proficient with accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively in a team environment
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of accounting principles
• Familiar with local, state, and governmental regulations and legal requirements related to non-profits

Responsibilities

• Post and process journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded
• Track and update accounts receivable and issue invoices
• Track and update accounts payable and perform monthly bank reconciliations
• Prepare monthly balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements
• Verifies bank deposits and payment of invoices
• Maintaining a system of controls over accounting transactions
• Maintaining the petty cash fund and chart of accounts
• Update financial data in a timely manner and ensure information is accurate
• Provides auditors with assistance, gathers necessary account information and documents to perform annual audits
• Complying with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings
• Adhere to legal and company accounting and financial guidelines
• Preparation of month-end and year-end closings
• Generating 1099’s
• Safeguard and secure all financial records for the organization