Staff Accountant

Position Description

Title:                           Staff Accountant

Department:              Business and Finance Office

Reports To:                 Payroll Manager/AP Manager

Internal Contacts:      Student Accounts, Faculty, Staff

External Contacts:     Payroll Company/Vendors

Employment Status:  Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Salary Range:             $60,000 - $70,000

Manhattan School of Music is deeply committed to excellence in education, performance, and creative activity; to the humanity of the School’s environment; and to the cultural enrichment of the larger community. A premier international conservatory, MSM inspires and empowers highly talented individuals to realize their potential. The Business and Finance Office is seeking a highly motivated individual with accounts payable and payroll experience to fill a full-time position as Staff Accountant.

Domains:

• Coordinates the processing of payroll, ensuring accuracy.
• Distributes paychecks to departments.
• Answers payroll-related inquiries.
• Prepares special checks as directed.
• Assists in the preparation of payroll reports.
• Maintains payroll files.
• Manage the accurate and timely processing of invoices.
• Obtain approvals and cut checks.
• Communicate with other departments on AP related issues.
• Reconcile monthly statements from vendors.
• Analyze Monthly Budget to Actuals.
• Stay in compliance with all government regulations related to accounts Payable and payroll.
• Other tasks as assigned by Assistant Controller or Controller.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• 2+ years of accounts payable and/or payroll experience required
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Suite (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Experience with automated accounting / payroll systems (ADP)
• Experience in a related job and working in an office environment
• Discretion and trustworthiness due to frequent contact with confidential material
• Good communication skills and General understanding of accounting payroll practices and principles

Contact Information:

Send letter of application and résumé including three references to:

Email: recruitfin@msmnyc.edu

Subject Line: “Staff Accountant”

No phone calls, please.

Equal employment and equal educational opportunity have been and will continue to be fundamental principles at Manhattan School of Music, where employment and enrollment are based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination or harassment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, the status of being transgender, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship or veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Manhattan School of Music does not permit retaliation against individuals who oppose a discriminatory practice or participate in an investigation.