ACCOUNTANT JOB DESCRIPTION
Department: Finance
FLSA Status: Exempt
Work Location: Hybrid
FT/PT: Full time
Last Revision Date: 4/11/2024
The Organization: The Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) is known internationally for trailblazing performances, collaborations with the world’s foremost musical artists, and a deep commitment to serving our community. Making its home in historic Orchestra Hall at the Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center, the DSO actively pursues its vision to be an inclusive and culturally relevant community where all people can experience their world through music.
The DSO is a complex organization. Operating 365 days per year in historic Orchestra Hall, one of America’s most acoustically perfect concert halls, we are a performing arts institution, an educational facility, and a community center. We are governed by an independent Board of Directors and employ both union and non-union employees as musicians, stage crew, and administrative staff. Creating a unified culture throughout the institution is an organizational imperative, and we are guided by our values of excellence, diversity, resilience, collaboration, and innovation.
The DSO is also deeply invested in the city of Detroit; through our Detroit Strategy initiative, we are expanding the DSO’s participation in the growth and well-being of the city.
The DSO’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is paramount to who we are; we work to create an environment where all employees are seen, valued, and supported to enable their best every day. This is essential as we pursue our mission to impact lives through unforgettable musical experiences by sustaining a world class orchestra for the city of Detroit and the global community.
The DSO offers a unique, fast-paced working environment, an excellent overall compensation package, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information visit www.dso.org.
Position Summary:
Under the guidance of the Senior Director of Accounting and Finance, the Accountant is responsible for various accounting functions including month end journal entries, account reconciliations, payroll processing, assisting with year end financial statement and benefit plan audits.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
- Process DSO's biweekly payroll, in accordance with all applicable federal, state and
local regulations.
- Process biweekly contributions and related reporting of FSA and HSAs, 403(b), union dues,
pension & health benefits.
- Record payroll related journal entries.
- Perform month-end reconciliations of certain balance sheet accounts.
- Reconcile the sales and use tax accounts.
- Administer the musician's instrument insurance and instrument loan programs.
- Assist in annual financial and benefit plan audits and manage annual WC audit.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 2+ years accounting experience.
- Strong understanding of US GAAP.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong Excel knowledge including pivot tables and VLOOKUP’s.
- Ability to act independently, take initiative, and meet changing priorities.
- Successful experience working in, and contributing to, a collaborative, team environment.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience working for a nonprofit organization using BlackBaud Financial Edge.
- Experience processing payroll.
- Demonstrated experience and investment in issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Physical Requirement: This role primarily works in an office environment, and frequently has prolonged periods of sitting and looking at a computer screen.
Position Reports to: Senior Director of Accounting and Financial Reporting
Direct Reports: None
The DSO recommends that all employees be vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19.
