Accountant/Financial Analyst/JR Controller

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Position:  Accountant/Financial Analyst/JR Controller

Status: Exempt - Not Eligible for OT, Salary 

Salary Range: $58,500 - $76,782 Annual (Average) / $69,733 (Median) 

Classification: Full-Time (35.00 / 40.00 Hours/Week)  

Hours: Primarily M-F 8:30am – 5:00pm; some evenings and weekend availability required  

POSITION SUMMARY 

Are you an aspiring Junior Accountant looking for an opportunity to advance your career? Universal Hip Hop Museum (UHHM) is looking for an ambitious Junior Accountant who we can rely on to manage daily accounting tasks. The candidate will be responsible for preparing financial reports to track the assets, liabilities, profits and loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities. Will also be well-versed in accounting principles and contribute to the overall efficient operation of the department. Our ideal candidate must be able to hit the ground running, work within a team environment and take initiative when needed.   

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES (including but not limited to) 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. 

• 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. 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline required. 
• Minimum of three (3) years of accounting experience required. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES 

• 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. 

WORKING CONDITIONS 

• Work is normally performed indoors. 
• Remote and onsite required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

• Office, Desk and working on a computer.   
• Must be able to lift 15 lbs. at times.