Senior Staff Accountant

The Senior Staff Accountant serves as a key member of the accounting team and manages several aspects of the month-end close process. This position works closely with the Controller and Staff Accountants to maintain and improve accounting procedures and ensure accurate and timely general ledger closings at month-end, quarter-end and year-end. The accounting team also includes an accounts payable staff accountant, a cash receipts / accounts receivable staff accountant, a revenue and pledges receivable senior accountant (part-time), and the Controller.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Complete monthly fixed assets roll forward and depreciation schedules; accurately maintain fixed assets and WIP (construction or work in progress) records.
• Complete monthly intangible assets roll forward and amortization schedules; accurately maintain these accounting records.
• Evaluate leases to determine proper accounting treatment. Handle the accounting entries for lease assets and liabilities.
• Complete nonprofit-specific monthly or quarterly close transactions including recognition of grant revenue and releases from restrictions.
• Maintain accounting records and record journal entries related to investments and other treasury activities.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of monthly balance sheet reconciliations. Review and coach Staff Accountants on their assigned balance sheet reconciliations as assigned.
• Approve and post journal entries and other transactions, at the discretion of the Controller.
• Cross-train with the Controller to oversee the weekly accounts payable supervisor level tasks, including submitting ACH files and wires on the bank website.
• Prepare various schedules and reports for annual audit and IRS Form 990 preparation at the request of the Controller.
• Cross-train with staff accountants on key duties to provide coverage during their PTO.
• Work comfortably in various systems including the accounting software, third party databases, bank websites, investment custodian record-keeping systems, IMLS grant system, and other systems possibly including Salesforce CRM, Ticketure POS, Tableau reporting dashboard, benefit carrier websites and reporting tools, etc.
• Collaborate with the accounting team and museum staff from other departments to provide information and implement process improvements.
• Respond to inquiries from external third parties, as appropriate.
• Maintain organized accounting records.
• Other duties and projects as required.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities: No.

Qualifications

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree required, Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Accounting preferred
• CPA preferred
• 3 years of related experience required
• Non-profit experience is a plus, but not required
  
  

Skills/Abilities

The successful candidate must:

• Be highly accurate, detail and process oriented.
• Have strong personal integrity -- being honest and showing a consistent and uncompromising adherence to strong moral and ethical principles and values.
• Be able to work independently and within a team.
• Have working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures (GAAP) standards.
• Demonstrate effective problem-solving skills and data analysis skills with a focus on results.
• Be highly proficient in using Microsoft Excel
• Have strong written and oral communication skills.
• Have the ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Utilize strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrate a professional demeanor.
• Be flexible, able to adapt and navigate change successfully.
  
  

Essential Functions

While performing the duties of this position, the employee will be required regularly to:

• Sit for extended periods while utilizing resources such as a computer and accounting software.
• Communicate effectively in person, over email, or using other communication platforms (e.g., MS Teams, Zoom, etc.).
  
  

While performing the duties of this position, the employee will occasionally be required to:

• Lift and/or move light boxes and other materials of 20 lbs. or less.
  
  

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified applicants and qualified employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.