Andrew Jackson Foundation
Accounting Specialist
Andrew Jackson Foundation
Job Summary
Performs a range of accounting and bookkeeping support functions, General Ledger accounting, daily cash accounting and accounts receivable functions, departmental and company reporting consistent with AJF policies and procedures.
Job Responsibilities
- Verifies cash and checks processed through ticket office, museum store and donations. Prepares bank deposits, reconciles petty cash.
- Data entry into the accounting system for all receipt transactions.
- Reconcile donations between the accounting system and the donor database
- Reconcile pledges outstanding
- Reconciles daily ticket office transactions
- Performs General Ledger research and reconciliation.
- Records and reconciles fixed assets and depreciation
- Balances and submits sales and alcohol taxes and ensures that all taxes are accurate and filings done timely
- Assist in preparation of the month end reconciliations of cash and accounts receivable general ledger accounts
- Support to CFO for month end financial statement preparation
- Support and preparation of standard and ad hoc management and departmental reports through information verification, proofreading, assembly of documents and other related activities.
Qualifications
- At least three years proven accounting experience
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent years of applicable experience)
- Ability to communicate effectively and provide feedback with strong verbal and written communication skills, encouraging excellent performance.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to prioritize independently and make informed decisions with minimal supervision
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications and other financial software programs. Knowledge of e-mail/scheduling software applications. General office equipment knowledge.
- Must possess good interpersonal skills and attention to detail; present a professional demeanor and maintain confidentiality.
Additional Information
Benefits
- Employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision coverage options
- Healthcare Savings Account
- Employer Paid Live Insurance
- Voluntary Supplemental Life and Long-Term Disability
- 401K Plan
- Museum Store Discount
- Free or Discounted Entry to Local Venues including the Frist Art Museum, the Country Music Hall of Fame, Dollywood and more!
How to Apply
Please send a resume and cover letter to jobs@thehermitage.com.
Please put the position you are applying for in the subject line.
Details
- Date Posted: September 15, 2022
- Type: Full-Time
- Job Function: Accounting / Financial Management
- Service Area: Arts / Culture
- Start Date: 09/01/2022
- Working Hours: 40 hours/week; M-F 8:00am to 5:00pm