Junior Accountant

Art transforms lives. It provokes us to think, to express, to explore our own creativity, to envision new possibilities. SFMOMA expanded the museum to provide a better experience for our visitors and a better home for our expanding collections, including the SFMOMA collection and the Fisher Collection, one of the finest collections of contemporary art in the world. The new SFMOMA, designed in collaboration with the architecture firm Snøhetta, opened May 14 th 2016. With this project, we are transforming not just the museum’s physical presence, but also our contributions to the community, enhancing SFMOMA’s role as a place for learning, inspiration, and interaction for visitors from the Bay Area and beyond. We are making SFMOMA a magnet for contemporary art and for the audiences who will engage with it.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Prepare invoices for data entry by assigning proper vendor number and accounting period; review mathematical accuracy of all computations and entries, and verify correctness of budget code assignment.

Review invoices for proper approval and adherence to Museum policies and procedures; ensure inclusion of use tax/sales tax, and for non-employee compensation to be reported on 1099-misc forms.

Maintain / update vendor records. Match vendor invoices to check copies.

Respond to inquiries from Museum vendors and Museum staff regarding invoices/expense reports and other cash disbursements.

Record Artist Gallery accounts receivable invoices.

Responsible for desktop deposits and input cash receipts to the general ledger.

Maintain and reconcile petty cash fund and change orders.

Review and maintain up-to-date files for invoices, journal entries, cash receipts, admissions, and artist gallery.

Prepare standard journal entries and reconcile bank statements.

Manage and maintain supplies and storage needs for the department.

Assist with fiscal year audit requests and preparing schedules for tax returns.

Perform the duties of the Accountant in his/her absence.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Training: Possession of a baccalaureate degree in either Business or Accounting and a minimum of two years of accounting experience which included previous work in the areas of general accounting and accounts payables.

Work Experience: An equivalent combination of experience and training may be substituted for the education requirement.

Skills and Abilities: Understanding of basic general accounting principles. Ability to utilize a 10-key calculator and Excel. Ability to proficiently utilize computer applications. Excellent time management and organizational skills. Demonstrated attention to detail and proven accuracy. Ability to satisfy deadlines and handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with staff, vendors and members of the general public. Ability to process sensitive information. Ability to maintain accurate and up-to-date records.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Physical Demands: Lifting of no more than 15 pounds.

Special Environmental Factors: Mostly sedentary work and close office setting

POSITION – Junior Accountant

DEPARTMENT – Finance

SUPERVISOR – Accountant

SCHEDULE – Full Time

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity.

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