Department: Finance

Status: Full-Time Exempt

The Finance Department is currently seeking a senior accountant as an additional resource to perform daily activities. This position will assist in transforming routine financial activities into more efficient processes that will enhance the organization’s access to detailed information and its ability make sound financial decisions.

The ideal candidate is a bright, energetic, analytical college graduate with a major in accounting who will assist in duties including accounts receivable, cash analysis, account reconciliation, and reporting. Finance operates using Google Gmail, MS Office, and MS Dynamics (general ledger). We also interact with data from Salesforce, Archtics Ticketing, and Ticketmaster.

In addition to superior accounting and computer skills, this individual will possess excellent interpersonal skills to proactively engage other departments (Arts Ed, Production, and Operations) in understanding processes and workflow. The ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, is essential.

We expect the individual to bring innovative ideas for process improvement, work well independently, and assume more significant responsibilities over time. The Finance Department expects to grow in complexity in the short term and desires to establish strong talent to meet new challenges.

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), located in downtown Newark, NJ, is America’s most diverse performing arts center, and the artistic, cultural, educational and civic center of New Jersey – where great performances and events enhance and transform lives every day. NJPAC brings diverse communities together, providing access to all, and showcasing the state’s and the world’s best artists while acting as a leading catalyst in the revitalization of its home city.

Responsibilities

• Assist with A/R, Cash, and G/L activities:
• Journalize and prove to cash all contributions per Salesforce Reports
• Account for box office and performance settlements
• Maintain A/R sub-ledger
• Prepare account reconciliations
• Analyze cash accounts
• Create journal entries
• Design/Maintain ledger reports (supporting schedules for audited financials and Form 990)
• Maintain expertise with relevant GAAP guidance and current developments

Qualifications

• Accounting major with demonstrated superior knowledge of GAAP
• Strong IT skills. Advanced Excel skills
• Meticulous attention to detail, organized, efficient, focused
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of staff, management, and external parties
• Exposure to non-profits, arts, and/or education a plus
• MS Dynamics & SalesForce experience a plus

Please e-mail résumé to jobopportunities@njpac.org (be sure to note “SENIOR ACCOUNTANT” in the subject line of your e-mail). Your application will be reviewed and if we are interested in pursuing your candidacy, you will receive an invitation via email with more details regarding an interview. Candidates who have not received an invitation will not be interviewed.

NJPAC requires all employees to be fully vaccinated (including booster vaccination) for COVID-19 prior to starting work, unless precluded from doing so by applicable law. The CDC currently defines “fully vaccinated” as two weeks after the second dose for Pfizer and Moderna, and two weeks after the single dose of Johnson & Johnson. Proof of vaccination is required prior to applicant’s first day of work.

NJPAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer