Ensemble Performing Arts · 1 month ago
Staff Accountant - Piscataway, New Jersey
Piscataway, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry LevelEnsemble Performing Arts is a high-growth consolidator of performing arts businesses, seeking a Staff Accountant to maintain the full accounts receivable cycle. This role involves timely billing, cash application, customer account management, and month-end close activities, while working closely with various internal teams to support cash flow management.
Performing Arts
Responsibilities
Review, and send customer invoices in a timely and accurate manner
Maintain billing schedules and recurring invoices when applicable
Communicate with internal departments to resolve missing or incorrect billing information
Record and apply customer payments (checks, ACH, wires, credit cards) daily
Reconcile cash receipts to bank activity
Ensure proper allocation to invoices, deposits, or customer balances
Identify and investigate unapplied or misapplied cash
Monitor aging reports and follow up with customers on past-due balances for the retail customers
Assist in collection efforts for the rental fleet
Respond to customer inquiries regarding account balances, invoices, and statements
Resolve disputes or discrepancies by working with sales, operations, and customer service teams
Reconcile AR subledger to the general ledger
Prepare and post month-end AR journal entries, including adjustments for bad debt, write-offs, and accruals
Review unapplied cash, credits, and open balances to ensure accuracy
Generate and analyze monthly aging reports and provide status updates to management
Perform assessments of deferred revenue and ensure accurate revenue recognition in accordance with company policies and accounting standards
Assist with month-end close schedules and support audit requirements as needed
Ensure all vendor prepayment transactions are properly recorded in NetSuite
Create and maintain allocation schedules for prepaid expenses
Enter month-end amortization journals for prepaid items
Reconcile prepaid expense balance sheet accounts monthly, ensuring accurate classification and completeness
Support sales team on setting up customer accounts. Validate credit applications and work with management on credit limit recommendations
Ensure customer tax certificates and documentation are current and properly filed
Assist in developing and maintaining AR policies and SOPs
Identify opportunities to streamline AR processes and improve accuracy and timeliness
Ensure compliance with internal controls and audit requirements
Support system enhancements and automation initiatives, including optimization within NetSuite
Qualification
Required
Strong understanding of AR processes, general ledgers, cash applications
Strong Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, etc.)
High level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
Proficiency in ERP systems (NetSuite preferred)
Benefits
PTO in accordance with Ensemble policies
Health, Vision, & Dental benefits
401K with employer match after 90 days of employment
Company
Ensemble Performing Arts
Ensemble Performing Arts is a partnership of community-focused music and dance businesses that maintain individual identities while sharing resources to ensure their mutual success.
Founded in 2019
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Deborah Taylor
Chief Financial Officer
Jeff Homer
Founder
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