Position: Senior Accountant

Department:

Finance

Available:

November 2009

Position Summary

The Metropolitan Opera is looking for a Senior Accountant to document policies and procedures and undertake a number of projects and assignments.

Primary Responsibilities

• Enhance treasury functions
• Update procedures on restricted funds and balance sheet review
• Investigate purchasing system improvements
• Design and implement improvements to the chart of accounts and cost accounting system monitor expenditures for and analyze trends in retirement and medical plans and workers compensation
• Refine system for reconciling cash and accrual
• Assist with accounting and financial tasks as needed
• Develop effective staff training and backup procedures

Qualifications and Skill Requirements

• Excellent accounting skills
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to details
• Ability to appropriately prioritize multiple tasks and projects to meet deadlines and adapt readily to changes in priorities.
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours as needed during peek times

To Apply:

Send resume with cover to

E-Mail (Preferred): resumes@metopera.org

Fax: (212) 870-7405

Mail: The Metropolitan Opera
Attn: Human Resources
Lincoln Center
New York, NY 10023