Financial Accountant Part-Time

Position Description

Job Title: Financial Accountant Part-Time Temporary Contract

Campus: NW DC

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer

Contract Term: August 2026 (or start date) through December 31, 2026

Hours: 10–20 hours per week, with additional hours during year-end close and audit periods

Position Summary

Levine Music is a welcoming community where children and adults find lifelong inspiration and joy through learning, performing, listening to, and participating with others in music.

Levine’s core values—excellence and opportunity—infuse everything we do. Our distinguished faculty offers a broad and well-rounded curriculum that provides a strong musical foundation for students of varying ages, abilities, and interests. We strive to make Levine’s education accessible to all, offering substantial tuition assistance and fully funded in-school programs to hundreds of students each year.

This position plays a critical role in supporting Levine’s financial operations, with a primary focus on year-end close, audit preparation, and financial reporting. This position partners closely with the CFO to ensure accurate financial records, timely reconciliations, and compliance with accounting standards.

The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, experienced in month-end and year-end close processes, and comfortable working independently in a collaborative, mission-driven environment. This is an in-person position requiring approximately 10–20 hours per week, with increased hours expected during year-end close and audit periods.

Duties and Responsibilities (including but not limited to)

Ongoing Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and validate assigned complex journal entries, including accruals and adjustments
• Perform and review assigned balance sheet reconciliations; investigate and resolve variances
• Analyze financial data and provide support for internal reporting and decision-making
• Assist with improving accounting processes and internal controls

Month-End and Year-End Close

• Lead and support month-end and year-end close processes
• Prepare schedules for prepaid expenses and other key accounts
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of assigned closing activities
• Review supporting documentation for completeness and accuracy

Audit and Compliance

• Lead preparation of audit schedules and supporting documentation
• Serve as primary liaison with external auditors
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and organizational policies
• Assist with preparation of Form 990 support and other regulatory filings

As Needed

• Provide general accounting support and assist with special projects
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief Financial Officer

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required; CPA or CPA candidate preferred
• Minimum of 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including audit and year-end close
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
• Demonstrated experience with general ledger, reconciliations, and audit preparation
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Experience with accounting systems (Blackbaud Financial Edge preferred) or ability to learn quickly
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities in a part-time capacity

Compensation

Commensurate with Experience

Application Process

Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references via email to:

A. Maria Williams

Senior Director, Human Resources

Levine Music

2801 Upton Street, NW

Washington, DC 20008

www.levinemusic.org

hrfinance@levinemusic.org