About The Kennedy Center
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The Kennedy Center is the nation's cultural center and living memorial to President John F. Kennedy. Located on the banks of the Potomac River in Washington, D.
C., the Center presents performances across all genres, and is also home to artistic affiliates Washington National Opera and National Symphony Orchestra.
At the Kennedy Center, we strive to foster belonging and empowerment at work. The Kennedy Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.
Mission Statement : As the nation's performing arts center, we are a leader for the arts across America and around the world, reaching and connecting with artists, inspiring and educating communities.
Why Join Us
We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to all full-time employees including :
- Staff offers for discount tickets
- Retirement plan with organization matching (after 1 year of employment)
- Qualifying employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
- Commuter programs including pre-tax options for discounted parking and SmartBenefits (WMATA)
- Annual Leave, Sick Leave, and Personal Days available immediately upon hire
- 11 paid holidays per year
- Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with FSA and HSA options, and paid FMLA
- Flexible work arrangements
Job Description
Under the supervision of the Director of Accounting Operations, the General Accountant will support time-sensitive processes in key areas of the Center's operations.
The General Accountant will regularly record, analyze, and reconcile transactions for assigned business operations in collaboration with internal departments.
The Kennedy Center's performance and events business cycle occurs weekly which drives the work efforts of this position. This position's work efforts will also support closing the fiscal period.
Key Responsibilities
Transaction accounting - Enter daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and / or annual transaction data into the accounting system.
Verify financial data and supporting documents for accuracy; prepare and enter general ledger journals; interact with program personnel and other finance team members to resolve questions.
- Month- / Year-end reconciliation tasks - Prepare reconciliations between the general ledger and subsidiary ledgers, including bank reconciliations, and resolve reconciling items.
- Billing duties - may review Federal requisitions, process Federal invoices, and review Federal payroll supplied by a third-party.
- Other critical duties : Assist staff throughout the Center to understand our financial policies; support preparation for audits;
suggest improvements in processes; maintain current process documentation; assist with preparation and implementation of the new ERP system.
Other duties as assigned.
Key Qualifications
- At least 2-4 years of general accounting / bookkeeping experience.
- Bachelor's degree in business-related field preferred.
- Strong Excel and Microsoft Office / Teams experience and proficiency in general ledger applications.
- Good written-oral communication and interpersonal skills, and attention to detail.
- Experience with account reconciliations and fixed assets is a plus.
- Candidate must be local or willing to relocate to the DMV area.
Additional Information
- This position may be required to work odd hours based on internal and external customer needs.
- Occasional lifting and moving of supplies and files weighing as much as 26 pounds.
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