Staff Accountant

Company:  The Broad
Location: Los Angeles
Closing Date: 20/10/2024
Salary: £125 - £150 Per Annum
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description

The Broad’s mission is to make contemporary art accessible to the widest possible audience. Founded in 2015 on Grand Avenue in downtown Los Angeles by philanthropists Eli and Edythe Broad, the museum offers free general admission and presents an active program of special exhibitions and innovative live events, all within a landmark building designed by Diller Scofidio + Renfro. The Broad is home to the Broad collection, one of the world’s leading collections of postwar and contemporary art, which continues to grow as new artists and artworks are added. The museum is the headquarters of The Broad Art Foundation’s worldwide lending library, which has been loaning collection works to museums around the world since 1984. To create greater public access, The Broad will break ground on a 55,000 square-foot expansion in early 2025.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Staff Accountant will perform essential accounting and financial tasks under the direction of the Director of Finance, ensuring accurate financial reporting and maintaining fiscal integrity.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Process accounts payable and accounts receivable, including invoices and credit card transactions.
  • Process bi-monthly payroll for exempt and non-exempt staff.
  • Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations.
  • Assist with monthly and year-end closing processes.
  • Manage credit card users and support operational staff with accounting-related activities.
  • Collaborate with Employee Experience team to correctly interpret and apply company policies.
  • Stay up-to-date with local, state, and federal payroll laws and regulations and apply knowledge to daily work.
  • Ensure strict adherence to company-wide payroll policies, rules, and regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred and/or minimum 3-5 years accounting/payroll experience supporting a complex institution.
  • Proficiency in Sage accounting software and Paylocity payroll software.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

  • Approach work with integrity and honesty.
  • Support and demonstrate the museum’s culture of developing a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible environment for staff, contract staff, vendors, and visitors.
  • All Broad employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to certain exemptions as required by law.
  • In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to remain stationary as well as frequently move around public areas of the museum for extended periods of time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed both inside the museum and outdoors. This role requires both remaining stationary as well as frequently moving about the museum galleries to assist visitors through the museum, protect the safety of the artwork, answer questions, and provide a range of information to guests.

SCHEDULE

Work is usually performed onsite between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. Employees can expect to work 40 hours per week onsite.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Annual salary of $65,000 - $75,000.

Employees hired into this position are eligible for the following benefits: medical, vision, dental, employee assistant program, paid vacation and holidays, sick leave, retirement, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability.

Additional benefits may include employee discount at The Shop, free parking or annual free personalized LA Metro pass or bike stipend or walk stipend, discounts at local eateries, and more.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Broad is an equal opportunity employer, and we aspire to reflect the diversity of Los Angeles in both our staff and our visitors.

The statements in this description represent typical elements, criteria, and general work performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the job.

*Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified candidates with disabilities in accordance with the ADA and the ADAAA.

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