Kaufman Music Center Looking for Finance & Hr Associate at New York, NY, United States Full Time

Job Description

Kaufman Music Center is looking for an experienced, detail-oriented Finance and HR Associate reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer and the Controller. The Finance and HR Associate will assist with daily operation of the Finance Office, and will work closely with the Bookkeeper/Payroll Manager to support payroll processing and employee benefits administration.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reconciliation of all bank accounts, credit card merchant accounts, and custody accounts
• Assist with analysis and reconciliation of various other general ledger accounts and activity
• Prepare schedules and compile documentation in support of the annual auditation of schedules for the Controller’s review and analysis
• Assist with documentation of accounting policies and procedures
• Assist with ADP payroll processing and related reports
• Assist with recruitment of personnel, including drafting job descriptions, posting available positions, reviewing application materials, and processing background checks and review of new employee payroll documents.
• Liaison with Principal for DOE fingerprinting processing and tracking of new employees
• Assist with the on boarding of new employees, including review of new employee payroll documents, timeclock set up, and coordination with IT for set up of email and voicemail
• Liaise with Principal of Special Music School for DOE fingerprinting processing and tracking of new employees
• Coordinate with IT for set up of email and voicemail
• Respond to staff inquiries regarding HR policies and procedures
• Assist with the administration of employee benefit programs
• Liaiseon with broker to obtain certificates of insurance and assist with preparation of annual insurance renewal applications
• Assist with the administration of employee benefit programs
• Respond to external requests for institutional data (government surveys, grant proposals and census reports)

Other Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in Accounting or Finance; 2+ years’ related experience preferred
• Working knowledge of nonprofit accounting/bookkeeping; Eexperience with MIP preferred but not required
• Experience with payroll processing; ADP preferred
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Strong pProficiency with Excel and otherwith Microsoft applications, especially Excel
• Experience with ADP preferred
• Strong attention to detail, follow-through, and organizational skills
• Positivity, flexibility, and resourcefulness in a deadline-driven environment

To Apply:
Kaufman Music Center is an equal opportunity employer. To apply, please email cover letter, resume and salary requirements to [email protected] with Finance and HR Associate in the subject line. Applications will be kept confidential.