Accounting Associate
Mark Morris Dance Group
Accounting Associate
Mark Morris Dance Group
Non-profit modern dance company performing works
ORGANIZATION SUMMARY:
The internationally renowned Mark Morris Dance Group (MMDG) has received “highest praise for their technical aplomb, their musicality, and their sheer human authenticity.” (Bloomberg News). Founded in 1980, the Dance Group performs the repertory of choreographer Mark Morris, hailed as the “the most successful and influential choreographer alive, and indisputably the most musical” (The New York Times), whose work is acclaimed for its ingenuity, musicality, wit, and humanity. Live music and community engagement are vital components of the Dance Group. It has toured with its own musicians, the MMDG Music Ensemble, since 1996, and regularly collaborates with orchestras and opera companies around the world. In addition to 12 full-time dancers, the organization currently employs approximately 200 full-time, part-time and seasonal employees.
In the heart of the Brooklyn Cultural District, the Mark Morris Dance Center, founded in 2001, is the hub of dance and music education in Brooklyn. The nine-studio building provides affordable classes in multiple genres for people of all ages, levels, with and without disabilities, accompanied by live music. The studios, a performance space, a Wellness Center, and ancillary spaces are all available to the community and to nonprofit organizations at subsidized rates. MMDG’s Community Education Programs partner with public and private schools and community centers to provide customized classes. MMDG also offers customized dance workshops for persons with Parkinson’s disease.
MMDG programs in NYC and worldwide engage over 100,000 people annually. Propelled by core values of community, access, excellence, and creativity, MMDG is committed to ongoing equity, diversity, and inclusion work to ensure its programs are welcoming and accessible to all.
The Mark Morris Dance Group (MMDG) is seeking a part-time Accounting Associate who will perform a wide variety of essential financial processing and reporting duties including the invoicing and receiving of all revenue for MMDG’s Education and Community Engagement programs which encompasses off-site community programs and Dance Center activities including The School, Adult Programs, Space Rentals, and the Dance for PD program. This part-time position plays an integral role as part of a Finance team of four people. The Accounting Associate will gain a comprehensive understanding of the role of the Finance department in a performing arts institution that comprises a professional touring dance company and community-based dance center. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented individual with strong accounting skills looking to learn and contribute to the non-profit accounting field.
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Accounts Receivable
General Ledger
Additional duties include: Attending weekly Finance and Education department meetings, assisting with annual Audit preparation, general filing and scanning of documents in support of the Finance department.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Minimum Education & Experience Requirements:
Special Requirements:
Knowledge, Skill, and Ability Requirements:
YOU WILL BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE IF YOU:
SCHEDULE: 20 hours/week onsite; flexible schedule to be determined
We offer a comprehensive package including:
To join our team, please include a cover letter addressed to Natalia Kurylak, Accounting Manager, with your submission. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. In your cover letter, please respond to the following questions:
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EEO STATEMENT:
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or veteran status. It is the policy of MMDG to comply with all the relevant and applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). MMDG does not discriminate against any qualified employees or job applicants with respect to any terms, privileges, or conditions of employment because of a person’s physical or mental disability. MMDG makes reasonable accommodation wherever necessary for all employees or applicants with disabilities, provided that the individual is otherwise qualified to safely perform the duties and assignments connected with the job and provided that any accommodations made do not require significant difficulty or expense.
Rate 25 - 25 USD
Non-profit modern dance company performing works
Mark Morris Dance Group is a non-profit modern dance company in New York City that creates and performs a repertory of more than 195 works, tours internationally with its own live music ensemble, and runs the Mark Morris Dance Center. Its performances blend choreography with live music provided by the MMDG Music Ensemble, a setup the company has used since 1996. It differentiates itself through its strong education and community programs, including Dance for PD, scholarships, and subsidized studio rentals, plus a dedicated community resource in Fort Greene. Its goal is to make Morris’s choreography accessible to broad audiences while supporting arts education and inclusive, neighborhood-focused programs.
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