Staff Accountant

Blum & Poe

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Blum & Poe Los Angeles is looking for a talented financial administrator who is excited to join the accounting department of an international art gallery. This role requires a good working knowledge of accounting principals and a well-rounded job history in accounting. We are looking for someone who is highly organized, reliable, and professional with good judgment. You will be joining a strong gallery staff that is dedicated to its artists and exhibitions.

Responsibilities

Reports to: Director of Finance and Senior Accountant

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

  • Setting up new vendors (collecting W-9s, COIs, and establishing payment methods)

  • Reviewing bills and obtaining internal staff approvals and allocations

  • Reporting payables to management for bi-weekly approval and payment

  • Maintaining vendor files with payment confirmations

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

  • Entering all Shopify book store sales and reconciling to deposits

  • Liaising with Finance Coordinator to track costs related to non-art invoices and approving those invoice drafts

EXHIBITION BUDGETS

  • Creating and maintaining budget sheets for Los Angeles and New York exhibitions

  • Creating profit & loss reports at the close of each exhibition

PRODUCTION

  • Liaising with Finance Coordinator to reconcile Quickbooks and Artbase production costs quarterly

  • Tracking works and commissions in progress to update relevant parties

  • Follow up on unallocated production at year end

FINANCIAL REPORTING

  • Reconciling all bank accounts and online merchant services accounts ongoing

  • Prepare and issue 1099’s at year end

  • Manage donation acknowledgements ongoing and for year end

Requirements
  • Proficiency with Quickbooks, Excel, and Google Sheets

  • At least 4 years of experience working as a full-cycle bookkeeper

  • Understanding of basic accounting principles and workflow

  • Experience working in an inventory-based industry desired but not required

  • Exceptional written and communication skills, attention to detail, and a strong work ethic

  • Strong time management skills with ability to work independently and manage varied deadlines in a fast-pace environment

How to Apply
  • Please submit your resume, a brief cover letter, and 3 professional references to jobs@blumandpoe.com.

  • We will be following up with requests for interviews in the coming weeks in order to fill this position by November 20th.

  • Only serious and qualified candidates will be considered.

  • Salary is commensurate with experience and includes excellent benefits and paid time off.

  • This a full-time position, 4 days per week with a 5th day as needed.

Blum & Poe is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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Posted on October 12