ORGANIZATION SUMMARY:
The internationally renowned Mark Morris Dance Group (MMDG) has received “highest praise for their technical aplomb, their musicality, and their sheer human authenticity.” (Bloomberg News). Founded in 1980, the Dance Group performs the repertory of choreographer Mark Morris, hailed as the “the most successful and influential choreographer alive, and indisputably the most musical” (The New York Times), whose work is acclaimed for its ingenuity, musicality, wit, and humanity. Live music and community engagement are vital components of the Dance Group. It has toured with its own musicians, the MMDG Music Ensemble, since 1996, and regularly collaborates with orchestras and opera companies around the world. In addition to 12 full-time dancers, the organization currently employs approximately 200 full-time, part-time and seasonal employees.
In the heart of the Brooklyn Cultural District, the Mark Morris Dance Center, founded in 2001, is the hub of dance and music education in Brooklyn. The nine-studio building provides affordable classes in multiple genres for people of all ages, levels, with and without disabilities, accompanied by live music. The studios, a performance space, a Wellness Center, and ancillary spaces are all available to the community and to nonprofit organizations at subsidized rates. MMDG’s Community Education Programs partner with public and private schools and community centers to provide customized classes. MMDG also offers customized dance workshops for persons with Parkinson’s disease.
MMDG programs in NYC and worldwide engage over 100,000 people annually. Propelled by core values of community, access, excellence, and creativity, MMDG is committed to ongoing equity, diversity, and inclusion work to ensure its programs are welcoming and accessible to all.
The Mark Morris Dance Group (MMDG) is seeking a part-time Accounting Associate who will perform a wide variety of essential financial processing and reporting duties including the invoicing and receiving of all revenue for MMDG’s Education and Community Engagement programs which encompasses off-site community programs and Dance Center activities including The School, Adult Programs, Space Rentals, and the Dance for PD program. This part-time position plays an integral role as part of a Finance team of four people. The Accounting Associate will gain a comprehensive understanding of the role of the Finance department in a performing arts institution that comprises a professional touring dance company and community-based dance center. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented individual with strong accounting skills looking to learn and contribute to the non-profit accounting field.
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Accounts Receivable
- Reconcile daily credit card batches and post payments received from The School, The Store, Dance for PD, Rentals and other MMDG programs.
- Prepare and process weekly cash deposit for Dance Center activities (Adult, Youth and Family, Space Rental programs)
- Reconcile payments from 3rd party payers
- Perform monthly reconciliation for Space Rental payments
- Manage tuition payment plans for The School
- Maintain all invoicing and income tracking for Education and Community Engagement programs
General Ledger
- Generate daily and weekly journal entries for The School, The Store, Dance for PD, Rentals and other MMDG programs.
- Reconcile monthly corporate AMEX statement activity
- Process and reconcile Gift Certificate and Class Card purchases and donations.
- Maintain account credits and deferred revenue for Dance Center activities
- Support Finance Team as needed
Additional duties include: Attending weekly Finance and Education department meetings, assisting with annual Audit preparation, general filing and scanning of documents in support of the Finance department.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Minimum Education & Experience Requirements:
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or 1-2 years of accounting experience particularly working in the general ledger
Special Requirements:
- Experience with accounting software
- Experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge, Counterpoint POS, Mind Body POS, Active, and EMS a plus
Knowledge, Skill, and Ability Requirements:
- Knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit accounting
- Proficient with MS Office Suite and excellent Excel skills
YOU WILL BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE IF YOU:
- Are Independent and Intuitive - You can work autonomously with minimum supervision but also know when you need to seek advice from your peers
- Enjoy Details and Data Entry – You enjoy working with data and are exceptionally organized with an acute attention to detail. You value accuracy.
- Are an Accounting Detective – You find great satisfaction in reconciling discrepancies and account balances. Your ultimate reward is solving the mystery and closing the month on time.
- Align with our Core Values - You work well with others towards a common purpose to achieve shared goals by developing and maintaining responsive, cooperative and mutually beneficial internal and external relationships
SCHEDULE: 20 hours/week onsite; flexible schedule to be determined
We offer a comprehensive package including:
- Paid vacation, sick/personal leave, holidays and bonus days
- Pre-tax commuter benefit, 403b retirement plan
- Access to free and discounted classes at the Dance Center and online
- Access to special events and MMDG performances (when available)
- Invitations to cultural events extended to staff members by community partners.
To join our team, please include a cover letter addressed to Natalia Kurylak, Accounting Manager, with your submission. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. In your cover letter, please respond to the following questions:
- Why are you interested in working at the Mark Morris Dance Group?
- The Accounting Associate must pay attention to detail and value accuracy. How have you exhibited these skills in previous positions?
EEO STATEMENT:
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or veteran status. It is the policy of MMDG to comply with all the relevant and applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). MMDG does not discriminate against any qualified employees or job applicants with respect to any terms, privileges, or conditions of employment because of a person’s physical or mental disability. MMDG makes reasonable accommodation wherever necessary for all employees or applicants with disabilities, provided that the individual is otherwise qualified to safely perform the duties and assignments connected with the job and provided that any accommodations made do not require significant difficulty or expense.
