Accounting Clerk

The National World War II Museum Inc•New Orleans, LA

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About The Position

The National WWII Museum is currently seeking an Accounting Clerk. Reporting to the Controller, the Accounting Clerk is responsible for the distribution of incoming mail, daily posting of receipts and check deposits, recording daily journal entries for the gift log, as well as other administrative and accounting support tasks.

Requirements

High school education or GED and 3-5 years bookkeeping and basic accounting knowledge and experience working in a fast- paced accounting department.
Strong attention to detail.
Competency in Microsoft Excel.
Ability to learn new tasks quickly
Good communication skills, both oral and written.
Initiative, organizational skills, good judgment, and the ability to handle a high volume of transactions.

Responsibilities

Process incoming mail and distribute to departmental mailboxes.
Record daily cash transactions, cash receipts, and daily credit card sales in the general ledger.
Deposit checks to bank account via remote capture.
Serve at backup for credit card transaction coding and reporting.
Assist in accounts payable administration.
Support accounting staff with various tasks, including bookkeeping, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.
Assist with administrative support for the budget, annual audit, tax return, and special audits such as workers’ comp, 401k, etc.
Complete other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical insurance – 2 plan options; Museum pays 75% of premium
Dental and vision insurance
Flexible spending account
401(k) – Museum matches 50% of employee contribution up to 6%; employer contribution full vested after 3 years of employment
Life insurance and AD&D - $15,000 policy employer paid; additional life and AD&D available
Long term disability insurance
Paid vacation and sick leave, 10 paid holidays per year
Free parking
Tuition assistance and professional development
Employee assistance program