Finance Accountant
Bethel Woods Center for the Arts is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) cultural organization, located in Bethel, New York, at the National Register historic site of the 1969 Woodstock festival.
We are committed to building upon our rich history of peace and music by providing extraordinary experiences and access to the arts. We envision a world made better through the power of music and the arts.
Salary Range: $20-$27/hour
Job Summary
The Finance Accountant will be directly involved in all aspects of the Accounts Payable function and those activities involving payment of all vendor invoices and the maintenance of accurate records and control reports. Provide close support to the organization by helping in training and communicating any new process improvements in the Transactional Finance area. Assist in the daily processes of Concur and Great Plaines. This position also records all the bank activity such as daily credit card and other deposits, and monthly bank fees and interest.
Job Duties
- Lead activities involving the payment of all vendor invoices and the maintenance of accurate records.
- Oversee accurate coding of vendor invoices.
- Ensure payment processing is accurate and complete with the accounting software.
- Maintain excellent business relationship with our vendors and internal customers.
- Communicate and uphold compliance with internal controls.
- Protects organization’s value by keeping confidentiality and security of all financial files.
- Record all electronic payments.
- Assist in annual audit and bank reconciliations.
- Process depreciation on fixed assets.
- Maintain asset register and preparation of fixed asset roll-forward for annual audit.
- Attach all journal entries in GP.
- Maintain updated process documentations related to payment processing.
- Ensure credit is received and applied for outstanding memos.
- Participate in companywide initiatives as directed by senior management.
- Prepare analyses of accounts and produce reports as directed by management.
- Partner with Concur support to troubleshoot any issues with the tool.
- Receive and verify invoices and check requests for goods and services.
- Verify that transactions comply with financial policies and procedures.
- Prepare invoices for scanning to departments for approval.
- Data entry invoices for approval into “Mail Batches”. Process approved invoices from “Mail Batches” into Great Plains batches.
- Review “approved invoices” per Company Matrix.
- Process approved invoices from “Mail Batches” into Great Plains batches.
- Request Staff Accountant to Review A/P batches.
- Manage the weekly check run(s); and prepare vendor checks for mailing.
- Prepare daily entries to record credit card and other deposits. Prepare monthly entries to record bank fees and interest received.
- Process transactions and perform accounting duties such as account reconciliations, recording of non-cash entries in the GL.
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
- Other ancillary reporting as needed.
Job Requirements
- Basic data entry skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Prior accounting experience preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree not required but preferred.
- Microsoft Dynamics GP and SAP Concur experience not required but preferred.
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.
To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to HR@BethelWoodsCenter.org with Finance Accountant Job: (Your Last Name) as the subject line.