Finance Assistant - Temporary

Requirements

• Prior experience in accounts payable, accounting, finance administration, payroll support, or a related office role preferred.
• Strong data entry skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Comfort working with financial records, invoices, spreadsheets, and confidential information.
• Basic understanding of accounting processes, payment documentation, and reconciliation concepts.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word; experience with accounting or ERP systems preferred.
• Ability to follow established procedures, meet deadlines, and manage repetitive tasks efficiently.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain accurate files and documentation.
• Professional communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with Finance team members and internal stakeholders.

Additional Information

The Finance Temporary Assistant will provide hands-on support to the Finance and Accounting team, with a primary focus on accounts payable processing, check preparation, mailings, accounting support, union payment reconciliations, and union payroll data verification. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented individual who is comfortable working with financial data, following established procedures, and supporting high-volume administrative and accounting tasks with accuracy and discretion. The Metropolitan Opera is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and existing employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship status, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.

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