Staff Accountant II

Philadelphia Museum Of Art•Philadelphia, PA

14d•$70,000•Onsite

About The Position

At the Philadelphia Museum of Art, we actively seek to employ a diverse group of people who embody our organizational values. We welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply, especially those from marginalized and underrepresented groups in the museum field, who are inspired by our shared purpose and enjoy working collaboratively with others. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected status. Working for the Controller, Staff Accountant II is critical to the execution of the daily accounting function of the Museum, and as such, the successful candidate must work efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced multi-faceted environment. This position will contribute to a variety of accounting and operational processes while supporting a critically important mission. This role requires an experienced professional with strong knowledge of fund accounting, and internal controls in a nonprofit environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related field.
Minimum of 3-5 years' experience as an accountant, including experience in the nonprofit environment required and endowment accounting experience preferred.
Strong organizational skills, diligence, and ability to working collaboratively.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Proficient with financial database systems, reporting tools and software programs, Microsoft Office 365 required, and familiarity with Blackbaud Financial Edge and Raiser's Edge preferred.

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant or equivalent, preferred.
CPA or CPA candidate preferred.
Experience preparing for audits and Form 990 filings preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain general ledger and ensure accurate recording of all financial transactions.
Prepare journal entries, allocations and adjustments recorded in the financial management system.
Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards and balance sheet accounts monthly.
Maintains detailed accounting records for all endowment and designated funds to record investment activity (income, unrealized/realized gains/losses, fees, unitization, and asset allocations) from custodial and investment manager statements.
Support financial accounting for balance sheet analysis and research.
Assist with month-end close process and year end close process.
Support the preparation of financial reports for funders, board members and management.
Support the annual audit, Form 990 preparation and other regulatory filings.
Review the annual audit package for completeness, preparing footnotes and documentation related to endowment and investment activity.
Prepares all required schedules related to but not limited to endowment and investments for audit and tax reporting to s upport the preparation of the organization's Form 990 and Form 990T, related schedules and disclosures.
Prepare debt compliance and business data reports (i.e. cash flow analysis and projections) as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Free general admission to the museum for you and your immediate family
Discounted guest tickets for admission
Discounts on gift memberships
Special staff tours and presentations from our curatorial and conservation teams
Discounts at the museum restaurant, museum cafés, and museum retail and online stores
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Fully paid short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, and life insurance
Health savings or flexible spending account program
Retirement savings program with museum match
Paid vacation, personal days, sick days, and holidays
Eligibility for certain benefits is based on a variety of factors including the employee's regular schedule and tenure.