Business Associate - National Center for Accessible Media

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JOB POSTING

Working under the supervision of the Senior Business and Production Manager, the Business Associate processes financial and administrative transactions for NCAM (National Center for Accessible Media). As a business team member, the Business Associate has primary responsibility for the department’s day-to-day accounting activities, including processing purchase requisitions and department invoices, tracking budgets, and facilitating physical space and other operational needs. In addition, the Business Associate is responsible for supporting the unit’s employees with time sheets and expense support submissions, IT support, and Workday system support as needed.

Candidates for this position should be interested in financial project management, public media production, and accessibility. Detail- and process-oriented, with the ability to problem-solve. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and cultivate productive working relationships with internal stakeholders.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform all department financial activities

Timely and accurate completion of key tasks in Purchasing, Billing, and Payroll
Work closely with suppliers/vendors and Accounting to set up suppliers for the Payment Automation project.
Process all accounts payable for the department
Process all accounts receivable for the department
Assist Senior Business and Production Manager with the necessary support for expense/revenue accruals and other accounting-close requirements
Act as primary contact for department/project administrative needs
Support department with administrative tasks across time-reporting and expense-reporting and help train new hires on key administrative tasks.
Serve as department liaison to service groups across the Foundation, such as HR, Accounting, Budget, Legal, Design, etc., and operate according to policy guidelines.
Facilitate asset tracking using IT’s Tech Assets database. Review consistently to verify accuracy.
Assist in planning, preparing, and revising department/project budgets
Track and review expenses on an as-needed basis for the department as assigned.
Compile information and support the business unit in preparing the budget and financial reports.
Participate in budget planning meetings.
SKILL SET

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and cultivate productive working relationships with internal and external clients.
Proven ability to set priorities, manage deadlines and generate accurate and detailed reports.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Results-oriented and analytical.
Computer fluency, especially in Excel, is required.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
A minimum of two years in finance and administration
JOB STATUS

Staff Position

GBH is an equal opportunity employer. The community and audience we serve are diverse, and we wish to foster that diversity in our workplace. Toward that end, GBH does not discriminate against individuals in hiring, employment, or promotion based on race, religion, color, sex/gender, gender identity and gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, disability, veteran or military status, political belief, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application Process Assistance

GBH will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. To initiate an accommodation request, contact the Human Resource department by sending an email to human_resources@wgbh.org or by calling 617-300-2000.