The Atlanta Opera Hiring for Staff Accountant at Atlanta, GA Full Time

SUMMARY

The Staff Accountant is a major support role for the finance team who oversees the business operations of the company including accounting & finance. The Staff Accountant will report directly to the Controller and will work closely with the high-energy and fast paced Administrative/Finance team to ensure business procedures are adhered to and ensure the administrative & finance processes function adequately and supports program operations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist Controller in month-end close processes.
• Assist Controller with annual Insurance Audits (Worker’s Comp & Property), 1042, unclaimed property and other state and federal filings as needed.
• Maintain Monthly Balance Sheet Account Reconciliations.
• Record monthly Forecast adjustment.
• Support Grant Application and Reporting needs.
• Record miscellaneous cash receipts.
• Renew annual State, County and City business licenses.
• Cross train to process weekly payroll through ADP TotalSource, our PEO.
• Cross train Accounts Payable weekly Positive Pay, ACH and Electronic payments processes.
• Cross train Daily Cash Tracker and Tessitura uploads.
• Cross train weekly Cashflow Reporting.
• Cross train Concur Processor Functions.
• Additional duties as needed.

COMPETENCIES

• Attention to detail.
• Honesty and good judgment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Positive attitude.
• Consistency and reliability.
• Highly organized.
• Versatility.
• High tolerance for stress.
• Strong initiative and self-starter.
• Intuitive decision making.
• Critical thinking, problem solving and results oriented.
• An ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and time management skills.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in accounting, finance, business management, or related discipline; or three years of work experience in accounting and finance.
• Strong grasp & understanding of the reconciliation process required. Experience preferred.
• Experience with non-profit organizations preferred.
• Technology savvy with knowledge of accounting & reporting software; Knowledge of Abila/MIP Fund Accounting, Concur & Tessitura preferred.
• Willingness and desire to learn and implement new technologies.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel required.
• Ability to sit at a desk for up to and over eight hours per day.
• Ability to communicate using a phone and headset.
• Must perform the functions of the position in a safe manner.

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BA/BS/Undergraduate