Staff Accountant at MN Orchestra

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Apr, 26

Salary

65000.0

Posted On

28 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Reconciliations, Financial Reporting, Attention to Detail, Communication, Collaboration, Process Improvement, Accounting Software, Excel, Nonprofit Accounting, Time Management, Audit Preparation, Vendor Management, Journal Entries, Team Support

Industry

Musicians

Description

Description Department: Finance Reports To: Controller Classification: Exempt Status: Regular, Full time Direct Reports: None Salary Range: $55,000 $65,000 annually Position Summary The Staff Accountant supports the organization’s daily accounting operations, with a primary emphasis on accounts payable. This role is responsible for ensuring timely and accurate vendor payments, managing general ledger entries, performing reconciliations, and assisting with financial report preparation within a collaborative finance team. About the Minnesota Orchestra: The Minnesota Orchestra is a Grammy Award-winning orchestra known for acclaimed performances in Minnesota and around the world, a storied history of recordings and radio broadcasts, innovative educational engagement programs and a commitment to new orchestral music. Founded by Emil Oberhoffer in 1903 as the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra, the organization was the eighth major orchestra established in the United States. In 1911, it began a series of children's concerts under the sponsorship of the Young People's Symphony Concert Association (YPSCA), which continues to this day. Early in the 1920s, the orchestra was one of the first to be heard on recordings and on the radio, playing a nationally broadcast concert with guest conductor Bruno Walter in 1923. In 1968, the orchestra changed its name to the Minnesota Orchestra (or Minnesota Orchestral Association). Today the Orchestra performs a wide variety of music including nearly 175 concerts in a typical year, primarily at Orchestra Hall in downtown Minneapolis, the organization’s home since 1974. The Orchestra is led by Music Director Thomas Søndergård and has historically toured regularly throughout Minnesota, nationally and abroad. The Minnesota Orchestra has an annual budget of $42.6M and ended FY2024 with net assets of $185.5M. The organization employs over 150 FT employees and over 100 PT staff and is supported and governed by an 80+ member Board of Directors. In 2024-25, 237,875 guests attended in-person concerts; with audio streaming, digital concerts, TV and radio broadcasts included that number reached more than 2.5 million people. Minnesota Orchestra Values: We believe every employee is essential to the success of the organization and critical to accomplishing our mission to enrich, inspire and serve our community. Our working relationships are based on respect for each other as individuals, confidence in one another, and a genuine desire to actively listen and collaborate with each other. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization that honors and reflects the community we serve, welcomes, and instills diversity across our organization, and nurtures an equitable and inclusive culture. Essential Functions • Process accounts payable invoices, ensure accurate coding, and execute timely vendor payments • Maintain vendor records, support 1099 reporting and year end processes • Post journal entries, assist with monthly close procedures, and perform account reconciliations • Support preparation of financial statements and internal reports • Work cross departmentally to verify proper documentation for expenditures • Assist with audit preparation and respond to internal and external audit requests • Provide backup support across finance functions as needed • Identify and implement process improvements in AP and accounting workflows Leadership Expectations • Demonstrate integrity in actions and words • Uphold Minnesota Orchestra values in all interactions • Meet deadlines and maintain high accuracy in all deliverables • Support a collaborative and inclusive team culture • Take initiative in identifying and solving challenges • Provide excellent service to internal and external stakeholders Work Environment and Physical and Mental Demands The Minnesota Orchestra is primarily a place-based organization, offering hybrid schedules that require some in-person, on-site work. Permission is required for applicants and current employees seeking to reside outside of the Twin Cities metropolitan area or more than 60 miles from Orchestra Hall. While working on site at Orchestra Hall or the administrative offices, work is performed in an open office environment with moderate noise levels in a cubical desk configuration and in a performing art building on stage, in a lobby or other location within the facility, and occasionally in an outdoor environment for outdoor concerts, or other activities. While performing the duties of this position, incumbents may be required to do all or some of the following, with or without accommodation: • Sit or stand at a desk, counter, or other work surface • Talk and/or hear spoken words, music, or other sounds • Use hands or fingers to handle or touch objects around them • Review documents, monitors, or displays with potentially small print • Operate a computer, phone and other common office tools or controls • Mentally focus on tasks and apply sound reasoning and judgement • Work in or attend meetings or other events in any of the Orchestra locations or other sites as necessary • Lift/move objects (such as files, packages, props, or office equipment) or ensure objects are lifted/moved that may weigh up to 15 lbs. The typical workdays and hours for the organization are Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm with the possibility of extended evening, weekend or holiday hours. In this exempt position, work is expected to be delivered within established deadlines and quality standards without regard to the typical working days or hours as noted above with some autonomy to determine attendance at a performance or other events. Perks & Benefits Our benefit programs are more than just insurance plans. To us, they demonstrate a commitment to our employees and their families that we care about who they are and their health and wellbeing. Health Benefits Offerings Medical Plans, PPO and HSA Dental and Vision Plans Health Savings Account (HSA) funding each pay period Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Employee Assistance Program Life and AD&D Short- and Long-Term Disability Time Off Benefits Generous PTO accrual Generous sick leave accrual Volunteering Time Off 13 organizational holidays Financial 401(k) Plan with two ways to earn organizational contributions Perks MetroPass Parking Garage Discounts Complimentary and Discounted Tickets Requirements Minimum Qualifications, Skills and Abilities • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required • 3–5 years of general accounting experience. Some experience in accounts payable required. • Nonprofit accounting experience preferred • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meeting deadlines • Must be a strong communicator with a collaborative mindset Technology/Equipment • Proficiency in financial accounting systems. Experience with Activity HD or Concur would be a plus but is not required. • Intermediate Excel skills (e.g., VLOOKUP, pivot tables) • Experience with CRM and payroll system integration is a plus EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The Minnesota Orchestral Association is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable discrimination laws. We recruit, hire, train and promote all persons without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, creed, status with regard to public assistance or any other non-job related characteristic.

Responsibilities

The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting daily accounting operations with a focus on accounts payable, ensuring timely vendor payments and managing general ledger entries. This role also involves assisting with financial report preparation and collaborating with the finance team.