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 3 rd 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:
None
Minimum Education & Experience Requirements:
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or 1-2 years of…