Senior Accountant

Science Museum of Minnesota•St. Paul, MN

19h•$75,246 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Staff Accountant will support the Director of Finance and Accounting in the areas of Board and Committee reporting, managing and interacting with external service providers and other key financial activities. Key responsibilities include internal and external reporting, financial audits, internal controls, and financial assessment of the income statement and balance sheet.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or business
5+ years’ accounting experience.
Strong knowledge of GAAP & internal controls.
Expert level Excel skills.
Analytical skills with attention to detail.
Able to manage multiple projects with tight time commitments.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills, with experience in translating financial concepts and key data to all levels of staff and external parties.

Nice To Haves

NetSuite experience preferred.
CPA preferred

Responsibilities

Complete various recurring accounting tasks effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision within established timelines, tasks include but not limited to: Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year end close, for preparation and distribution of financial statements and reports for internal and external use.
Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and analytics for various complex account balances
Prepare payroll and benefit journal entries and complex investment entries.
Prepare other revenue and expense entries across multiple funds, including intercompany entries.
Provide for the stewardship of all grants and contributions, including annual giving, capital campaigns, special projects, endowment campaigns, and other related solicitations.
Preparation of GAAP financial statements and schedules while providing appropriate commentary on results to management and externally as required
Review, evaluate and update accounting policies as required.
Lead external grant related audits, providing financial information as required under the grant agreements.
Complete and review account reconciliations.
Assist with the preparation, coordination, and successful completion of annual financial audit, A-133 audit, 401(k) audit, 990, corporate filings, etc. within the applicable timeframe to meet filing requirements.
Regularly assess internal controls to safeguard assets and support accurate and complete financial statements.
Answer accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data
Collaborate effectively with museum staff as needed to provide accounting and financial related support and guidance
Develop and distribute financial reports as needed
Assist with various project requests & deadlines
Performs other related duties as assigned.