Accounting and Administrative Coordinator

Submission Deadline: Open Until Filled

Position Overview
This is a shared-service position that supports both WYEP and Essential Public Radio, two of Western Pennsylvania’s finest public radio stations. Experience with both non-profit and intercompany accounting is highly desirable.

Position is primarily responsible for all day-to-day accounting activities including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Bank Deposits, Billing, and Purchasing. Administrative and operations activities include mail sorting and distribution, occasional receptionist/telephone operator duties, and arranging for facility cleaning services and office equipment maintenance.

This position requires detailed computer work with a strong emphasis on accuracy and meeting deadlines. Infrequent evening or weekend work may be part of the job.

Major Responsibilities
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Monthly Billing
• Preparation and posting of bank deposits
• Bank account reconciliations
• Journal Entries
• General Ledger Maintenance and Account Reconciliations
• Financial Statement Preparation
• Grant accounting
• Purchasing (primarily office and cleaning supplies)
• Various Human Resource duties including back-up for payroll processing
• Occasional reception / telephone operator duties
• Mail sorting and distribution
• Arranging for office equipment maintenance and facility cleaning services
• Other duties as needed

Qualifications and Skills
• Extensive experience with QuickBooks for non-profits highly preferred
• Two to three years of solid bookkeeping experience
• Must be proficient in office software, especially Microsoft Office Excel/Word/Outlook
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Ability to manage several projects simultaneously
• Proven reconciliation skills
• Detail-oriented and highly organized

Position reports to the Director of Finance and Human Resources. Salary is commensurate with experience and includes generous benefits and a great working environment.

WYEP/Essential Public Media offers
• Medical insurance and paid medical leave policy
• 403(b) plan with matching contributions
• Paid vacation
• Nine paid holidays per year

Submit cover letter, resume, salary history, and three references to accountingposition@essentialpublicradio.org.

WYEP and Essential Public Media are Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employers, and actively seek diversity in the workforce.

Membership Campaign Help Needed

WYEP is looking for volunteers to help answer phones during our Winter Membership Campaign, Friday, February 17 through Thursday, February 23. If you enjoy talking to fellow music fans and have great customer service skills, we encourage you to contact us today at members@wyep.org.

• WYEP is located on Pittsburgh's South Side, convenient to bus stops and Downtown. On-street parking is available close by.

• Volunteers will answer phones, take donations, and answer member questions as needed.

• Food is provided, including donated meals at lunch and dinner, and non-stop coffee!

• Shifts vary from 2 – 4 hours at a time, weekdays and weekends. We have shifts for both early risers and night owls.

• Whether you're a seasoned pro or have been considering volunteering at WYEP but haven't taken that first step, this is a great opportunity to experience public radio firsthand and help the station!

Thank You!