POSITION SUMMARY:The Senior Accountant, Revenue and Grants supports the New World Symphony (NWS) financial operations through grant accounting, revenue recognition, compliance monitoring, and financial reporting. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate accounting and reporting of grant activity, contributions, ticket sales, and other revenue sources. As a key member of the Finance team, this role requires regular on-site collaboration with colleagues across the organization to ensure compliance with grant requirements and support the organization’s financial reporting and audit processes.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESGrant Accounting and ComplianceDevelop, maintain, and continuously improve grant accounting processes and reporting systems to ensure accurate tracking, compliance, and financial reporting of grant activityReview grant requirements and formulate budgets for grant proposals, interims, and final reportsIdentify and monitor eligible transactions for each grant award and ensure accurate recording and allocation within the general ledgerPartner with departments across the organization to identify, track, and allocate grant-eligible expenses in accordance with grant award requirements and proposal guidelinesMonitor compliance with donor and funding agency requirements and collaborate with the Development department to address and resolve any compliance concernsRevenue AccountingProcess and record cash receipts and revenue transactionsReconcile contributions, ticket sales, and related receivable accounts to ensure accurate revenue recognition and financial reportingPrepare and reconcile concession and catering revenue recognition schedules, review supporting statements and invoices, and ensure accurate recording of related revenue, taxes, and receivablesReconcile Tessitura activity and reports to the general ledgerEnsure revenue is recognized in accordance with organizational policies and accounting standardsMaintain supporting schedules for contributions, grants, ticket sales, and other earned revenue sourcesPrepare revenue-related journal entries and account reconciliations Financial Reporting and AnalysisPrepare month-end and year-end account reconciliations, internal financial statements and supporting schedulesAnalyze revenue activity and investigate variance as neededPrepare revenue forecasts and monitor revenue actual vs. budget variances on an ongoing basisProvide financial reports and information to departments as requestedStipend AdministrationProcess Fellow stipend payments and perform all related accounting and administrative functionsReconcile stipend-related activity and ensure accurate accounting treatmentCoordinate with internal departments regarding stipend administration and reportingAudit and Compliance SupportAssist with preparation of audit schedules and supporting documentationRespond to auditor requests and provide information as requiredAssist with preparation of schedules supporting the annual financial statement audit and tax returnMaintain organized records to support audits and compliance reviewsResidential Housing Revenue (Alton Pointe)Generate recurring invoices and maintain tenant recordsReview lease agreements and tenant ledgers for accuracyRecord rent payments, deposits, and late feesReconcile rental revenue, accounts receivable, deferred revenue, and security depositsMaintain supporting schedules for tenant activity and rental incomePrepare annual resort tax filings and related reporting OtherSupport the continuous improvement of accounting procedures, systems, and internal controlsCreate and maintain vendor records within Financial Edge NXTPrepare and review event settlements, ensuring accurate reconciliation of revenues, expenses, ticket sales, and related financial activityAssist with special projects and other ad hoc assignments as needed to support departmental and organizational goalsPerform other job-related duties as assigned
