Staff Accountant

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Job Title: Staff Accountant

Reports to: Senior Director of Finance and Administration

Department: Administration and Finance

Status: Permanent, Part-Time; Non-Exempt

 

Position Summary

This role is intended to have abilities and skillsets useful in many areas of the Business Office in order to provide assistance to the Senior Director of Finance and Administration and Business Office staff, perform assigned tasks, and maintain needed confidential information and records for the Curtis Institute of Music.

To Apply

For best consideration, interested and qualified applicants should electronically submit a cover letter, resume, three professional references, and salary requirements to: human.resources@curtis.edu.

Curtis offers a competitive salary, commensurate with experience, an attractive benefits package for full-time employees, and a number of perks available to all staff. Hire is contingent upon the successful passing of PA Act 153 and criminal (ADP) background screenings. No phone calls, please. EOE. URL: https://www.curtis.edu

  • Ready to Apply?

    For best consideration, interested and qualified applicants should electronically submit a cover letter, resume, three professional references, and salary requirements to: human.resources@curtis.edu. Position will remain open until filled.

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  • Essential Functions

    The following statements of essential functions and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level of work required in this position. These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required and actual duties and responsibilities assigned may vary over time depending upon the needs of, and projects assigned to, the Business Office:

    • Process bank deposits
    • Track receivables, incoming receipts and post deposits and payments
    • Post month-end bank entries for prepaids, interest, dividends, and gift account receipts
    • Post month-end catering revenue
    • Process employee expense reports, post expenses and reconcile accounts
    • Manage and reconcile credit card program and receipts
    • Purchase supplies and equipment
    • General ledger reconciliations as assigned
    • Audit support: gather materials, reconciliations, confirmations
    • Provide support to the A/P Student Billing Specialist as needed
    • Other duties as assigned
  • Education, Experience, & Skills
    • At least 1-3 years in accounting, preferably in a nonprofit or school environment
    • Microsoft Excel
    • General Ledger experience – Financial Edge a plus
    • Familiarity with online banking systems
    • Experience identifying and implementing business office efficiencies
    • Attention to detail 
  • Required Core Values
    The ideal candidate must exhibit:
    • A positive, “can-do” attitude.
    • Devotion and dedication to Curtis, its students, alumni, and parents.
    • Passion for their work, and contribution to the field and greater good.
    • Commitment and accountability for their work, and their ability to effect change.
    • Desire and willingness to collaborate, think creatively, and make data-driven decisions.
    • Respect, courtesy, and patience for colleagues, other staff, faculty, patrons, core constituents, and volunteers.
    • An eagerness to make Curtis a more diverse and inclusive institution.
  • Working Conditions and Physical Demands
    • Routine for office environment. 
    • Hybrid schedule is available after the first two weeks of employment- training is to be done on site.
    • Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer at the time of hire.
    • COVID-19 vaccination is a requirement for all positions at the Curtis Institute of Music and all new hires are expected to be fully vaccinated before beginning work.

Position will remain open until filled.

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