Accountant

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial data on all grant reports (including CAC & OAC and Federal Grants).
• Must allocate expenses by appropriate natural and functional classification in compliance with specific report groupings and GAAP.
• Manage processes and compliance requirements related to the financial aspects of development.
• Collaborate with Development to ensure the implementation of donor requirements.
• Review agreements and classify gifts appropriately (contribution vs. exchange, conditional vs. restricted).
• Review grant activity to ensure transactions are properly classified and in compliance with grant financial terms.
• Track spending relating to grants and restricted funds.
• Monitor staff time allocations and perform project code updates within established procedures and processes.
• Distribute accounting reports as directed.
• Prepare standard, recurring journal entries for monthly close.
• Perform complex and detailed reconciliations such as cash account, pledge, development, grants, and restricted activity.
• When necessary, maintain and update process and procedural documentation to reflect changes on a timely basis, looking to continuously improve the process, adapting with the business.
• Manage daily workload, while facilitating customer service, providing technical assistance and problem resolution with limited supervision.
• May assist with data entry, scanning of invoices, mail distribution, answering telephones, and other clerical tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 (three) years of experience in accounting, or related field.
• Experience with grants and/or non-profit accounting highly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• CPA a plus but not required.
• Able to enter data accurately and efficiently into computer software and systems.
• Deadline driven self-starter with keen attention to detail.
• Multi-tasked oriented and well organized.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Experience with Sage Intacct business management software is a plus.
• Experience with Salesforce software is a plus.
• Able to work prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Able to work at least 40 hours per week; able to be reachable to respond to Museum needs and requests.
• Able to work additional hours as business needs demand.
• Emotional Intelligence: Ability to work independently without close oversight, and as a team player who will engage productively with others at varying levels of seniority within and outside the organization.
• Willingness to take initiative, manage multiple tasks and projects at a time; and willingness to learn.
• Approaches others in a positive manner and builds solid long-term relationships with key stakeholders inside and outside the organization.

Benefits and Compensation

• The annual salary range for this position is $72,000 – $90,000, commensurate with experience, education, and certifications.
• The Rock Hall offers a generous benefits package including 4 plan options for health insurance, and dental, vision, life insurance, long-term and short-term disability.
• Other perks include employer paid parking, 403b retirement plan, and yearly paid time off including: 14 paid holidays, 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, 3 personal days, and 32 hours of paid volunteer time.