Staff Accountant

National Museum of African American Music

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Job Summary

The Staff Accountant is responsible for preparing journal entries, detailed reports/analysis, and account reconciliations. The Staff Accountant maintains accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and may assist in preparing financial statements. Provides overall assurance on financial and accounting operations.  The Staff Accountant MUST be fluent in debits and credits and understand these terms with confidence.

Job Responsibilities

Essential Functions

General Ledger/Bookkeeping

• Maintains company general ledger and multiple subsidiary ledger accounts, including posting and preparing adjusting, closing and intercompany journal entries. Monitors cash receipts and handles transactions timely and in a secure manner
• Performs account reconciliations between general ledger and subsidiary ledger, and account reconciliations between general ledger and financial statements.
• Assists with the month-end closing process for company’s financial records. Assists in the preparation of internal and external financial statements including income statement, balance sheet, and statement of cash flows
• Enter vendor information into accounting software system and verify that invoice information is entered correctly.
• Processes payments for routine monthly payments, as approved.
• Keep track of all payments and expenditures, including vendor invoices and statements.
• Review accounts payable invoices, and confirm correct accounting codes were used, which may include verification of federal ID numbers. Generate weekly A/R & A/P reports.
• Assist with recording donor checks received and communicate receipt of payment to Development Dept.
• Maintain files of historical financial records, etc.

Accounting

• Demonstrates working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and good understanding and application of concepts and principles of accounting
• Perform general accounting duties supporting A/R and A/P functions.
• Analyzes budget activity and related variances on a monthly basis for all entities

Administration

• Assists Controller and Vice President of Finance as needed, working on special projects as management requests
• Ensures all business transactions are reasonable, appropriate, and comply with company policies & procedures

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• Three or more years of experience in accounting or finance in a corporate environment to include bank reconciliation, GL accounting and month-end close experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field; Master’s a plus; CPA a plus
• Advanced experience using Excel and other products in Microsoft Office suite
• Non-profit experience and previous experience with QuickBooks Online and Financial Edge/Blackbaud software highly desired, but not required

Key Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrates integrity and reliability in performing duties
• Communicates clearly and consistently in performing duties. Demonstrates ability to explain transactions in clear and concise manner. Answers management and staff questions appropriately and professionally.
• Demonstrates ability to identify daily tasks/priorities and adjusts focus to address priorities while completing scheduled tasks
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrates a team approach by offering to help others with responsibilities and tasks.
• Shares in and displays a commitment to company missions, vision, and goals to deliver a high level of billing and management services to physician partners and their related practices.
• Must be highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, with excellent skills in initiating solutions
• Acts in a self-directed manner; takes responsibility for own actions before being directed by others. Seizes opportunities and is proactive in avoiding potential problems.

All Staff Duties:

• Serves as leader to assure strong communications between NMAAM and all external constituents.
• Actively seeks to learn the history of NMAAM.
• Supports and promotes the museum’s mission.
• Assist in the planning and implementation of special events.
• Attend staff meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

Benefits

How to Apply

Please apply using this link: NMAAM Staff Accountant.

Details

• Date Posted: March 23, 2022
• Type: Full-Time
• Job Function: Accounting / Financial Management
• Service Area: Arts / Culture
• Start Date: 04/18/2022
• Salary Range: DOE
• Working Hours: M-F 8:30-5:30