Job Description

BOOKKEEPER
Reports to: Director of Finance

SUMMARY
Apply principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports by compiling information, preparing profit and loss statements, and utilizing appropriate accounting control procedures.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

1.

Prepare revenue and expenditure statements and monthly closing and accounting reports.

2.

Implement up Art For People school tuition processes and procedures.

3.

Implement front office policies and procedures for performances.

4.

Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, and document business transactions.

5.

Establish, maintain, and coordinate the implementation of accounting and accounting control procedures.

6.

Analyze and review budgets and expenditures for local, state, federal, and private funding, contracts, and grants.

7.

Monitor and review accounting and related system reports for accuracy and completeness.

8.

Prepare and review budget, revenue, expense, payroll entries, invoices, and other accounting documents.

9.

Analyze revenue and expenditure trends and recommend appropriate budget levels, and ensure expenditure control.

10.

Explain billing invoices and accounting policies to staff, vendors and clients.

11.

Resolve accounting discrepancies.

12.

Recommend, develop and maintain financial data bases, computer software systems and manual filing systems.

13.

Supervise the input and handling of financial data and reports for the company's automated financial systems.

14.

Interact with internal and external auditors in completing audits.

15.

Other duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1.

Assist in the development of the annual operating budget and consult with Director of Finance on the fiscal aspects of program planning, salary recommendations, and other administrative actions.

2.

Provide accounting policy orientation for new staff.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

1.

Commitment to the goals and philosophy of Art For People.

2.

Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for non-profit organizations. Knowledge of financial and accounting software applications. Knowledge of federal and state financial regulations. Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and projections. This is normally acquired through a combination of the completion of a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, three to five years of accounting experience and successful completion of CPA exams.

3.

Work requires willingness to work a flexible schedule.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Working conditions are normal for an office environment. Work may require frequent weekend and evening work. Work may require frequent overnight travel.

Job Tags

Work at office, Local area, Flexible hours, Night shift, Afternoon shift,

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