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Join the team at the Center.

The Burchfield Penney Art Center offers an exciting and inclusive work environment for talented and hardworking individuals who share in our desire to inspire, invest in, and celebrate the historical and contemporary accomplishments of Western New York artists. 


Current openings are regularly updated below. If there are no openings available at this time, but you’re eager to get in touch about future opportunities, send us an email at burchfld@buffalostate.edu.

The Burchfield Penney Art Center (Burchfield Penney) is a museum dedicated to the art and vision of Charles E. Burchfield and the art and artists of Buffalo and our region. Through our affiliation with SUNY Buffalo State University, we encourage learning and celebrate our richly creative, diverse community. We commit to inspiring, investing in, and celebrating artists' historical and contemporary accomplishments. We will energize the WNY community and SUNY Buffalo State University through meaningful experiences and sustain and enhance our culture and environment through our decisions and actions. 

We recognize that every visitor, artist, volunteer, and staff member has unique lived experiences. We commit to celebrating and reflecting our community's diversity through the arts. Together, we are empowered to think, learn, and grow.

We are dedicated to building a diverse staff that reflects our mission and community. 

Our collection is home to more than 12,000 works of art by more than 680 artists spanning the late 19th century through the present. It includes the world's most extensive collection of artworks and ephemera by acclaimed watercolorist Charles E. Burchfield (1893-1967). 

Founded in 1966, Burchfield Penney has a remarkable history and is a crucial member of the Buffalo cultural community.

 

Department:  Administration
Supervisor:  Director of Finance
Exempt/Non-Exempt:  Non-exempt
Position Type: Part-Time (15-20 hours per week)
Salary Range:  $22.00–30.00 per hour
Background Check: Required

Position Summary:

The Staff Accountant (SA) is responsible for supporting the accounting functions of the Burchfield Penney Art Center (Center) including data input to the accounting system, reconciliation of subsystems, calculation of expenses, special projects and analyses, and acting as backup for the Accounts Payable Accountant. This includes following operational accounting controls that support the Center’s accounting and maintaining the accounting entry process to keep accurate records and allow for timely reconciliation of all general ledger accounts and internal and /or external reporting of financial information.
 
The SA works independently with supervision from the Director of Finance and will work with all departments on finance and budget related inquiries and may interact with internal and external partners and external auditors.

Essential Functions:

Accounting and Reporting​​ 70% (variable)

  •  Supports the processing of daily and weekly accounting functions including reconciliations of cash receipts from PayPal, Shopify, and other systems, assists in reconciliation of daily cash balances, and processes daily and monthly journal entries into the accounting system.
  • Supports the monthly closing of the general ledger, including reconciliation of subsystems, and preparation of monthly reporting including manual creation of reports.
  • Supports the monthly and quarterly reporting and filing of New York State Sales Taxes.
  • Reviews accounting transaction documentation for completeness and accuracy; identifies and works to resolve accounting issues and variances.
  • Champions process improvement in the department to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the department.
  • Provides significant accounting and operational support throughout the department and to other departmental teams and ensures appropriate levels of control.
  • Participates in and/or leads special projects related to accounting, financial reporting, regulatory reporting, and/or policy and procedure review.
  • Understands and adheres to the Center’s policies and controls. Identifies risk-related issues needing escalation to management.

Budget Management 20% (variable)

  • Supports the annual budget process. 
  • Supports the production of internal reports for department heads, project managers, the Director of Finance, and Executive Director as requested. 
  • Produces reports for project managers, directors, and Finance Committee as requested.

Additional Work as Assigned/Marginal Duties 10% (variable)

  • Completes and, at times, directs related projects and highly specialized assignments supporting department and the Centers initiatives. 
  • Completes additional projects as directed by the Director of Finance.
  • Performs administrative tasks relevant to department activities, including copying, filing, correspondence, etc.
  • Promotes an environment that supports diversity and reflects the Center's Brand.
  • Maintains professional contacts and an understanding of developments in the field.  

Required Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities  

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field with significant accounting coursework and a minimum of 5 years of accounting, audit, and/or financial experience.
  • Excellent computer skills with a thorough knowledge of MIPP and pertinent spreadsheet, word processing, and database software.
  • Understanding of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting) Principles.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Basic knowledge of process improvement methodology and business process management techniques.
  • Experience with creating financial statements and presentations.

Compensation:

The Burchfield Penney Art Center is committed to fair, competitive, and industry-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $22.00-30.00 per hour (based on experience. Benefits are not included for part-time positions.

To apply: Please email your cover letter, resume, and three professional references in one PDF document, saved as “LastName-FirstName-StaffAccountant” and in the subject bar to bpacfinance@buffalostate.edu. No calls, please. 

This position is open until filled, but applications received by March 31, 2025 will receive first consideration.