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Position Title:Â Â Â Â Â Accounting Coordinator
Department:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Finance
Reports to:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Controller
FLSA Status:Â Â Â Â Â Non-exempt
JOB PURPOSE AND REPORTING STRUCTURE: Under the direction of the Controller and Senior Accountant, the Accounting Coordinator provides the best possible support to the department and the organization. Responsibilities include accounts payable, cash disbursements and deposits, payroll processing, and timely month-end close, while ensuring the confidentiality of records and information.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
- Enter A/P Invoices and Cash Disbursements into Accounting Software
- Record Daily Cash Receipts
- Assist with Payroll Processing
- Assist with Month End Entries
- Primary Contact for A/P and A/R Questions and Concerns
- Maintain Accounting Files
- Other Duties as Assigned
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Â An Associate of Arts degree or equivalent experience is required, preferably in Accounting. Other key attributes include strong interpersonal and communication skills, high-level knowledge of excel, as well as experience with general ledger functions and month-end/year-end close process.Â
LANGUAGE SKILLS:Â Good verbal and written communication skills are required.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:Â Above average math skills required.
REASONING ABILITY: Able to collect data and information, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: This position requires attention to detail with a level of accuracy. In addition, strong excel skills are a must.Â
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra to employ the most qualified person available for a job. This policy recognizes individual differences and the specific demands of each position. The MSO has a firm commitment to extend equal opportunity for employment and promotion to all people without regard to age, race, creed, color, disability, marital status, sex, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, arrest or conviction record, military service or any other characteristic prohibited by law except where a bona fide occupational qualification precludes employment.
BENEFITS: The Accounting Coordinator is entitled to all benefits available to full-time employees including paid time off, paid holidays, health, dental, life and long-term disability insurances and eligibility to participate in vision insurance, flexible spending account plans, and staff retirement savings plans.
The above is representative of the position; there may be other activities or responsibilities required which are not listed. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. This does not constitute a contract with any person in any position.
