Accountant

Miami Childrens Museum Inc•Miami, FL

About The Position

The Miami Children’s Museum is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Accountant to support the daily financial operations of the organization. This role works closely with the CFO and Finance team to ensure accurate financial reporting, effective accounts management, and strong financial processes that support the museum’s mission and programs. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and contributing to the financial health of a mission-driven organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
Minimum 2 years of accounting experience
Experience with general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, journal entries, revenue recognition and financial reporting
Knowledge of accrual accounting and US GAAP
Experience with enterprise accounting systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Financial Edge, etc.)
Intermediate Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, data analysis)
Strong organizational and communication skills
Ability to collaborate effectively with teams across the organization

Nice To Haves

Financial Edge experience is a plus
Non-profit accounting experience preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Prepare and maintain daily sales reports
Process accounts payable invoices and prepare check runs
Monitor and maintain accounts payable aging reports
Prepare positive pay files for payable disbursements
Track school receivables and communicate with parents regarding outstanding balances
Maintain and reconcile accounts receivable and deferred revenue schedules
Assist with weekly revenue uploads and reconciliations
Prepare expense accruals for month-end close
Prepare admissions and gift shop banks for operations
Update eight-week cash forecasts
Perform credit card reconciliations and related journal entries
Track and reconcile petty cash
Assist with grant reporting and reconciliations alongside the grant writer
Support the CFO and external auditors with documentation for financial statement audits, single audits, and IRS Form 990
Prepare admissions forecasts for budgeting
Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and systems