Financial Analyst

This is a hybrid position requiring one day a month and as needed in office at the GRAMMY Museum in downtown Los Angeles. Also open to applicants who reside in the New York area.

The Financial Analyst will be responsible for ensuring that all financial transactions are entered into the financial system accurately, adhering to the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Additionally, you will provide accurate, timely financial reporting and analysis to senior management. As a member of the GRAMMY Museum’s Finance team, you will also provide support for various department projects and initiatives.

• Participate in monthly close with emphasis on revenue areas.
• Work with department heads to develop, adjust and track performance metrics.
• Prepare monthly KPI revenue report and present results to the organization.
• Assist in reviewing revenue contracts for completeness and compliance with revenue acceptance policies.
• Provide customer service to various departments and affiliated entities as it relates to accounting and finance matters.
• Provide various reports to management upon request.
• Assist with performance of monthly and annual close.
• Ensure effective communication with all customers, clients, and vendors, both internally and externally.
• Ensure incoming revenue is recorded in compliance with policies and procedures, i.e., internal and GAAP.
• Assist with cash forecasting.
• Assist in ensuring compliance of state and local tax reporting, including property tax filings, sales and use tax filings, and annual reports.
• Prepare and record journal entries.
• Assist with annual audit & tax return preparation.
• Assist with preparation of annual budget and mid-year forecasting.
• Additional duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics or related business field.
• 5+ years of general accounting experience.
• 3+ years of demonstrated financial reporting expertise.
• Comprehensive knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and procedures.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, especially in Excel.
• Familiarity of data analytics software(s).
• Knowledge of Financial Edge or similar accounting system.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills including interpersonal and a customer service mindset.
• Attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy, thoroughness, and organization.
• Strong administrative skills with the ability to multi-task and work under pressure of tight deadlines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS FOR CERTAN ROLES

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and sit for long periods of time, and work at a computer for long periods of time.

The employee will be required to lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

The starting salary for this position is $73,400 to $81,100 per year, benchmarked against industry standards. Salaries for positions required to be in specific geographic locations reflect the corresponding labor market. 
 
The actual offer extended will depend on the candidate's experience, qualifications, and the role's requirements. Positions working 20+ hours per week also receive our comprehensive benefits package (with medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401k match, generous paid time off, and more). Click here for an overview of our company benefits.

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GRAMMY MUSEUM

The GRAMMY Museum is a nonprofit organization dedicated to celebrating and exploring music from yesterday and today to inspire the music of tomorrow through music preservation, education, exhibitions, and public programming and aims to create a world in which shared love of music sparks curiosity, creativity, and community. Programs include GRAMMY in the Schools education programs that are offered year-round for students, teachers, and schools throughout the United States. 

RECORDING ACADEMY

The Recording Academy represents the voices of performers, songwriters, producers, engineers, and all music professionals. Dedicated to ensuring the recording arts remain a thriving part of our shared cultural heritage, the Academy honors music's history while investing in its future through the GRAMMY Museum, advocates on behalf of music creators, supports music people in times of need through MusiCares, and celebrates artistic excellence through the GRAMMY Awards—music's only peer-recognized accolade and highest achievement. As the world's leading society of music professionals, we work year-round to foster a more inspiring world for creators.

LATIN RECORDING ACADEMY

The Latin Recording Academy is an international, membership-based organization comprised of Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking recording artists, musicians, songwriters, producers and other creative and technical recording professionals. The organization is dedicated to improving the quality of life and cultural condition for Latin music and its makers. In addition to producing the Latin GRAMMY Awards to honor excellence in the recorded arts and sciences, The Latin Recording Academy provides educational and outreach programs for the Latin music community either directly or through its Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation.

LATIN GRAMMY CULTURAL FOUNDATION

The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation is a charitable organization established by the Latin Recording Academy in 2014. The organization is dedicated to creating opportunities for the next generation of Latin music creators through scholarships, educational programs, grants, and access to creators and industry executives.

MUSICARES

A friend and ally of the music community, MusiCares was established by the Recording Academy to safeguard the health and well-being of all music people. A four-star charity and safety net in times of need, MusiCares offers confidential preventative, recovery, and emergency programs to address financial, medical, and personal health issues. Through the generosity of our donors and volunteer professionals, our dedicated team works across the country to ensure the music community has the resources and support it needs.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

The Recording Academy, its affiliates, and the music industry have a strong culture of inclusion and respect for everyone. The Recording Academy makes intentional, courageous, and principled decisions for stronger business outcomes and ensures that all creators and professionals live and work in a fair and safe environment. It is the Recording Academy's policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. The Recording Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race (nor traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion (including religious dress and grooming), creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, family care status, military or veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. The Recording Academy will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship to the Recording Academy. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, promotion, discipline, termination, access to benefits and training, recruitment, hiring, transfer, and social and recreational programs.