Operations Accountant

Description

Join our dynamic and well-known organization to help us make a positive impact in our community! ArtsQuest is focused on providing access to art, culture, and educational programs to the diverse residents of the Lehigh Valley.  The Accounting and Finance Team at ArtsQuest is hiring a Full-Time Operations Accountant who will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth functioning of revenue and cash-related operations within the organization. The role’s primary duties include responsibility for revenue processes and cash requirements for organizational programs, events, and festivals, maintaining accurate records and adhering to established cash handling internal best practices, controls, and financial procedures. This role requires meticulous attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to upholding financial integrity.

What you’ll do:

• Assist with maintaining accurate financial records, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Collaborate effectively with departments in supporting the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and financial reports. 
• Assist in the annual audit process and preparation of compliance reports.
• Document, analyze, and record accounting transactions and processes related to the various revenue cycles and systems used at ArtsQuest.
• Receive and process cash payments accurately, ensuring that all transactions are conducted efficiently and securely for events held within the buildings and outside arenas for all programs, events, and festivals.
• Cash deposit processing via Remote Safe Solution (RSS) and check deposit processing via remote check scanner device. Occasional deposit delivery to bank affiliate with support by Event Services.
• Proactive outreach across departments to determine cash needs for programs, events and festivals, preparing daily schedules for cash requirements, as required.

• Coordinate with banking affiliates and outside vendors for placing cash orders, cash delivery and pick up of deposits for processing.
• Maintain detailed records of cash transactions, including deposits, withdrawals, and reconciliations.

• Adhere to company policies, procedures, and regulatory guidelines governing cash operations to mitigate risks and maintain compliance standards.
• Conduct regular reconciliations of cash balances to identify discrepancies and resolve them promptly.
• Provide courteous and professional assistance to internal and external customers with cash-related inquiries and transactions.
• Maintain a secure environment for cash handling activities, following established security protocols and procedures.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and control within cash operations.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality.