Finance Accountant

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The accountant is responsible for preparing journal entries, reviewing expense transfers and preparing monthly account reconciliations. The accountant works with Development Services to track pledges and contributions. Special projects are assigned as required and may include investigation and resolution of accounting issues, being a backup resource to account specialists, and responding to financial requests from outside agencies

Duties and Responsibilities

• Process Expense Transfers requested by outside departments
• Preparation of monthly account analysis and journal entries for contributions and pledges
• Review Special Event journal entries, verifying related deposit and receivable balances
• Process misc. monthly journal entries and oversee monthly close
• Maintain Journal Entry records and fund paperwork
• Maintain General Ledger system accounts
• Account reconciliations between General Ledger and
• Other duties and special projects as assigned

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Accounting, and 3 to 5 years general ledger/financial statement accounting experience.
• Proficient with financial software systems, or able to learn systems quickly;
• Proficient in Excel
• Organized and able to meet daily, weekly, and monthly deadlines;
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem solving skills;
• Familiar with fund accounting and not-for-profit GAAP;
• Eager to interact with Finance and other Museum staff;
• Able to communicate positively with auditors, bankers and other external agencies.