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The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center (CMS) seeks a part-time (20-25 hours per week) Staff Accountant to support the Controller. This position will assist the controller in managing the financial operation of a mid-sized performing arts non-profit. This position provides hands-on experience working in a fund accounting environment applicable to non-profit organizations, hospitals, educational institutions, and government entities. Additionally, the position will start in conjunction with CMS migration to a new accounting software – which will offer an opportunity to help transition the organization from manual to systemized tasks across multiple accounting functions.

Duties will include working with invoice processing/accounts payable, grant and contribution processing, bank and investment account reconciliations, general ledger account reconciliations, journal entries, and credit card reconciliation.  A high comfort level with accounting systems is a plus, including online reconciliations and report writing.

The Staff Accountant will assist non-accounting staff when necessary and work closely with the Development team in ensuring grants and donations are recorded timely and accurately.

Additional requirements: 1-2 years of experience in a small or mid-sized corporate environment, experience with Microsoft Excel, understanding of accrual accounting, working knowledge of GAAAP, report writing, understanding of internal controls, and experience assisting with an annual audit. Experience with fund accounting a plus.

This is an onsite position and offers a salary of $30-40 per hour depending upon experience and qualifications.  Interested candidates are asked to send a resume and cover letter to: Jobs@chambermusicsociety.org. Please no phone calls.

The Chamber Music Society is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce.