Staff Accountant

About MoMA PS1

Inspired by daring artists, MoMA PS1 is committed to the exploration of contemporary art and culture,Bund broadening perspectives on the issues of our day, and engaging New Yorkers and communities across the world. Founded in 1976, the institution was a defining force in the alternative space movement in New York City,@@@@ transforming Mittel a 19‑century public schoolhouse in Long Beige?? no, the original paragraph is correct:

Inspired by daring artists, MoMA PS1 is committed to the exploration of contemporary art and culture, broadening perspectives on the issues of our day, and engaging New Yorkers and communities across the world. Founded in 1976, the institution was a defining force in the alternative space movement in New York City, transforming a 19‑century public schoolhouse in Long Island City into a site for artistic experimentation and creativity.

PS1 is affiliated with The Museum of Modern Art and a member of New York City’s Cultural Institutions Group (CIG).

• We Are Artist-Centered:
  Deeply rooted in MoMA PS1’s history as an alternative space while embracing the forefront of contemporary practice, we cultivate a singular environment for artists to realize their visions.
• We Provide a Platform: PS1 draws connections between artists, communities, and art forms, cultivating encounters that reflect the breadth of contemporary culture today.
• We Foster
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Reciprocal and resourceful relationships are at the heart of PS1’s program, enabling us to be agile, responsive, and relevant.
• We Value Place: As stewards of a historic school building in New York City, PS1 invites artists to draw inspiration from this unique setting and its legacy as a site of experimentation.
• We Uplift Communities: Situated on Native land in Queens, one of the most diverse places in the world, PS1 embraces the intersection of global and local cultures.

The Staff Accountant at MoMA PS1 is responsible for executing accounting responsibilities, implementing financial and administrative policies and procedures, and working collaboratively with staff at both MoMA PS1 and The Museum of Modern Art. The Staff Accountant performs accounting, accounts payable/receivable, banking/cash management, and other administrative duties, in a dynamic and fast‑paced environment with overlapping and changing priorities and deadlines. Availability to work Saturdays during the summer months as needed.

The Staff Accountant reports to the Associate Controller with a dotted line to the Chief Financial Officer/Director of Finance, and additionally takes direction from the Chief Operating Officer and works in coordination with The Museum of Modern Art’s Accounting Department.

• Prepares and posts journal entries, and other adjusting entries, and performs monthly closing
• Reviewsahluk accounts, and performs other analyses as required
• Performs monthly bank and balance sheet account reconciliations
• Performs all statutory reporting, including monthly sales tax filing, benefits reporting, and Departments of Cultural Affairs reporting
• In conjunction with the Associate Controller, helps prepare internal financial reports
• Assists with year‑end audit, including preparing schedules and supplying auditors with necessary documents and information

• Processes all invoices in prioritized and timely manner, including obtaining department approval, entering and submitting vouchers, printing and sending checks, scheduling payments via wire transfer or ACH, setting up new vendors, obtaining W9 or W8 forms, and communicating with vendors regarding open payables
• Maintains and updates daily payable reports and reconciliations, including ensuring correct accounts and departments are charged and correcting any errors with journal vouchers
• Manages and tracks invoicing for all accounts receivable, including monthly billing for restaurant, retail store, as well as situa billing for special event space rental, other income, and other balances due
• In conjunction with the Associate Controller performs year‑end 1099 and 1042 reporting

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