Senior Accountant

Controller
About DISCOVERY Children's Museum:
The mission of DISCOVERY Children's Museum is to foster a welcoming, vibrant, and inclusive environment where all are invited to engage in playful and educational experiences that ignite a lifelong love of learning. The Museum offers visitors extraordinary learning experiences and enhanced school, public, and extended programs and is a family-oriented and energetic educational destination.
Position Summary:
The Senior Accountant assists in the accounting operations of the Museum.
Supervisor/Manager: CFO
Direct Reports: Accounting Clerk
Job Responsibilities:
Supervisory Responsibilities: Oversee accounting procedures of A/R, A/P, bank deposits, month-end closing process, and cash management.
Duties/Responsibilities: Record delay revenue into financial software.
Record monthly GL entries.
Maintain all payroll operations according to Museum policies and procedures including processing bi-weekly payroll and importing it into financial software.
Fiscal duties and managing federal grants to ensure that all funds are spent in accordance with the rules and regulations. Reconciling and billing reimbursable grants.
Reconcile credit card payments to ensure proper recording.
Perform monthly bank reconciliation.
Assist in producing and reviewing monthly financial statements and analysis of variance, ensuring that the reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles.
Oversee the fixed assets of the organization.
Assist with the annual budget and forecasts.
Assist with the annual audit; prepare relevant schedules for audit processes and ensure timely completion of adjusting journal entries.
Collaborate with other departments to maintain financial and system processes.
Maintain documented Museum accounting policies, procedures, and system of controls over accounting transactions to minimize risk.
Perform other related duties as necessary or assigned.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
At least five years of related experience is required, with non-profit experience preferred.
Certified Public Accountant preferred.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
Proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Demonstrated ability to lead a team and to work independently as required.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Proficient in accounting and tax preparation software.
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
Physical activities required include visual acuity and hearing, clear communication of the English language, light and heavy lifting, typing, sitting, bending, walking and standing.
Compensation:
Salary range of $70,000 - $75,000/year, dependent on experience.
Benefits:
Company paid Health, Dental, and Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Benefits.
Vision and Supplemental Benefits Available.
Vacation and Sick Time Off program.
13 Company paid Holidays per year.
401K Plan with company matching percentage.
Museum Membership.
DISCOVERY Children's Museum is an equal-opportunity employer that values and is committed to all forms of diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.