The Media Education Foundation (MEF), a nonprofit organization that produces and distributes documentary films about the social, political, and cultural impact of American mass media, is seeking a talented, full-time Financial Coordinator. We are looking for an organized, detail-oriented, computer-savvy bookkeeping whiz, who works well independently as well as with a team. If bookkeeping and details are your thing and you would like to work for a progressive nonprofit organization, check out the job responsibilities and desired skills for our Financial Coordinator position.

Responsibilities and Duties
The Financial Coordinator primarily:

• Keeps records of invoices and tax payments.
• Identifies and addresses account discrepancies.
• Monitors overdue payments and sends account statements.
• Reconciles bank, credit card, and investment accounts on a monthly basis.
• Maintains financial accounting systems for cash management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control, and petty cash.
• Develops new systems and practices when needed.
• Is responsible for all bookkeeping functions.
• Assists with payroll functions as needed.
• Develops and maintains timely and accurate financial statements and reports for executive staff and outside audit agencies in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Ensures that bills are entered and paid on a timely basis.
• Assists with calculating and processing royalty payments on a quarterly basis.
• Enters sales invoices as needed.
• Performs all other bookkeeping functions as needed.

In addition, the Financial Coordinator is responsible for:

• All bookkeeping functions including A/P, A/R, budgeting, monthly bank reconciliations, quarterly financial statements, and financial reporting.
• Documenting and maintaining complete and accurate supporting information for all financial transactions.
• Executing month-end close process with monthly variance reporting.
• Assisting with cash flow report and preparing cash flow forecasts.
• Ensuring compliance with internal financial and accounting policies and procedures.
• Ensuring that all statutory requirements of the organization are met including: charitable status; withholding payments; income tax; and local/state taxes.
• Assisting with the annual audit process and coordinating with external auditors to prepare annual 990 charitable tax return in a timely manner.
• Implementing policies and procedures to ensure that financial information is stored securely and according to best practices.
• Ensuring that assets are properly recorded, amortized, and disposed of appropriately.
• Maintaining professional relationships with vendors, and financial service providers, auditor, and bankers.
• Assisting with recording donations and donor acknowledgement.
• Maintaining vendor records and assist with maintaining customer/client/donor records.
• Producing and distributing 1099s and ensuring compliance with tax requirements.
• Performing other duties as required.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in Accounting or a related field. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Mastery of Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent computer skills and confidence in learning new applications.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills. Positive attitude and enthusiasm for working within a small team.
• Open to new ideas and influences and quick to react to changing requirements.
• Ability to translate financial concepts and effectively collaborate with colleagues who do not have finance backgrounds.
• Must be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously and organize, prioritize, manage, and implement assignments.
• Familiarity with and support of MEF’s general mission is essential.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated bookkeeping experience.
• Experience with audit, legal compliance, and budget development.
• Ability to see beyond the numbers, analyzing trends, and identifying new possibilities.
• Familiarity with accounting for small businesses.
• Mastery of Quickbooks.

Benefits

Professional Level

Professional

Minimum Education Required

2-year degree in Accounting or related field, or equivalent experience.

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