About The Kennedy Center
“I am certain that after the dust of centuries has passed over our cities, we, too, will be remembered not for victories or defeats in battle or in politics, but for our contribution to the human spirit.” – President John F. Kennedy
The Kennedy Center is the nation’s cultural center and living memorial to President John F. Kennedy. Located on the banks of the Potomac River in Washington, D.C., the Center presents performances across all genres, and is also home to artistic affiliates Washington National Opera and National Symphony Orchestra.
At the Kennedy Center, we strive to foster belonging and empowerment at work. We are able to advance our mission because of our committed and passionate employees. We are fortunate to be able to leverage their diverse perspectives, life experiences and skills to inform how our workplace can be a safe, transparent, and replenishing community. The Kennedy Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.
Mission Statement: As the nation's performing arts center, and a living memorial to President John F. Kennedy, we are a leader for the arts across America and around the world, reaching and connecting with artists, inspiring and educating communities. We welcome all to create, experience, learn about, and engage with the arts.
Why Join Us
We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to all full-time employees including:
Job Description
This position prepares, analyzes, and reports financial information in the areas of performance and external event settlements, payroll, programming expenses, and receivables. Work includes, but is not limited to, variance analysis, reconciliation of financial statement accounts, preparation of supplemental financial reporting to third parties, ad hoc reporting, analytical review of activity, participating in financial closings, and system set-ups.
This position oversees and contributes to the collection, verification, allocation, and recording of financial data related to performances and external events for use by management. This position reviews and monitors payroll transactions and accounts. This position monitors expense transactions, advises on classifications, and works with Accounts Payable for coding and regular reviews of open purchase orders.
This position contributes to areas of the audited financial statements and IRS Form 990, and prepares periodic and ad hoc reporting, research, and analysis for internal and external stakeholders. This position problem solves and seeks continuous improvement and efficiency in his/her own work. This position trains, guides, and conducts research to help others resolve issues. Additionally, this position contributes to cross-departmental projects and process improvements.
This position has frequent contact with internal and external customers. This position supports the Vice President, Accounting, and Director of Accounting Operations and other accounting management in ensuring conformity with corporate practices, policies and procedures.
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The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, located on 17 acres overlooking the Potomac River in Washington, D.C., is America's living memorial to President Kennedy as well as the nation's busiest arts facility. The Center, which opened on September 8, 1971, continues its efforts to fulfill President Kennedy's vision by producing and presenting an unmatched variety of theater and musicals, dance and ballet, orchestral, chamber, jazz, popular, world, and folk music, and multimedia performances for all ages. We are the nation???s beacon for the performing arts, engaging artists and audiences around the world to share, inspire, and celebrate the cultural heritage by which a great society is defined and remembered.