Junior Accountant

South Street Seaport Museum (SSSM) is a nonprofit cultural institution dedicated to telling the story of South Street Seaport and to conveying the port’s vital role in the creation of New York City and its economic and cultural growth. SSSM is the vital cultural and community anchor to the Seaport neighborhood and the only organization whose core mission interprets the foundations of New York as a port city. Designated by Congress as America’s National Maritime Museum, SSSM engages children, adults, seniors, groups, and schools in experiential programs in its ships, buildings and the historic district.

Summary Description

SSSM seeks a Part-Time Junior Accountant with experience in general Accounting & Bookkeeping, with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to join the Museum’s Operations/Administrative team.

The Junior Accountant will be a key member of the Operations/Admin team and will be responsible for: maintaining our in house financial records, including purchases, sales, receipts and payments.

Title of Position: Junior Accountant

Location: 12 Fulton Street, New York, NY 10038

Website: www.southstreetseaportmuseum.org

Commitment: Part-time, non-exempt

Application Deadline: June 2nd, 2017

Tentative Start Date: June 12th, 2017

Hourly Rate: $20.00 per hour

Time Commitment: 16 hours per week, occasional night and/or weekend events required

Reports to: Director of Operations & Office Manager

Duties Include:

• Work within established bookkeeping & accounting system to assist in reconciling for financial transactions by working within the established chart of accounts; defining bookkeeping policies and procedures.
• Assist in the management of Accounts Payable
• Recording day to day financial transactions and completing the posting process. Receives, approves, and, when necessary, investigates client’s accounts payable invoices.
• Working with the Museum’s accounting firm to help prepare financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying requirements; enforcing adherence to requirements; filing reports; advising management on needed actions.
• Deposit accounts receivables into client bank accounts.
• Assists accountants on tax return preparation & audits.
• Prepares appropriate schedules and reports as requested by clients and partners.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Developing Standards, Analyzing Information, Dealing with Complexity, Reporting Research Results, Data Entry Skills, Accounting, SFAS Rules, Attention to Detail, Confidentiality, Thoroughness
• Performs other duties as assigned from time to time by accountants or partners.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 1 year accounting or bookkeeping experience, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger and financial reports.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in a deadline based environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and willingness to work with a diverse community
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Comfortable interacting with museum staff and VIPs
• Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines, under minimal supervision
• Proficient computer skills including experience with databases and MS Office Suite.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements of processing payroll accounting transactions and payroll returns.
• Knowledge of computerized accounting, but must be able to do a manual set of books.
• An interest in the nonprofit sector
• Must be able to keep client matters strictly confidential.
• BS degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration

Submission:

Please submit a resume with reference and a brief cover letter outlining your availability.

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $20.00 /hour

Required education:

• Bachelor’s

Required experience:

• Accounting/Bookkeeping: 1 year