Junior Accountant - The Hip Hop Museum

Our Mission

The Hip Hop Museum in the Bronx celebrates and preserves the history of local and global Hip Hop music and culture to inspire, empower, and promote understanding.

Our Vision

Anchored in the birthplace of the culture, The Hip Hop Museum in the Bronx will provide a space for audiences, artists, and technology to converge, creating unparalleled educational and entertainment experiences around the Hip Hop culture of the past, present, and future.

POSITION SUMMARY

Are you an aspiring Junior Accountant looking for an opportunity to advance your career?  Thel Hip Hop Museum (THHM) is looking for an ambitious Junior Accountant who we can rely on to manage daily accounting tasks.  We are a growing non-profit organization in the Bronx, NY.  The candidate will be responsible for preparing financial reports to track the assets, liabilities, profits and loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities.  Will also be well-versed in accounting principles and contribute to the overall efficient operation of the finance department.  Our ideal candidate must be able to hit the ground running, work within a team environment and take initiative when needed. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES (including but not limited to)

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Post and process journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded. 
• Track and update accounts receivable and issue invoices.
• Track and update accounts payable and perform monthly bank reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements.
• Verifies bank deposits and payment of invoices.
• Maintaining a system of controls over accounting transactions.
• Maintaining the petty cash fund and chart of accounts.
• Update financial data in a timely manner and ensure information is accurate.
• Provides auditors with assistance, gathers necessary account information and documents to perform annual audits.
• Complying with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.
• Adhere to legal and company accounting and financial guidelines.
• Preparation of month-end and year-end closings.
• Generating 1099’s.
• Safeguard and secure all financial records for the organization.
• Assist with other accounting projects and/or assigned tasks.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related discipline required.
• Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of accounting experience working in non-profit preferred. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Extensive knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
• Understanding of and ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Detail oriented, organizational skills, ability to multi-task, and establish priorities.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrate an ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Highly proficient with accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively in a team environment. 
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of accounting principles.
• Familiar with local, state and governmental regulations and legal requirements related to non-profits.

Interested candidates email a resume and cover letter that outlines your qualifications and relevant experience, also include 3 professional references to HR@uhhm.org. In the subject line, please note: "Junior Accountant and Your Name."  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

The Hip Hop Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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