Philadelphia Art Museum · 1 month ago
Staff Accountant II
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$70K/yr - $70K/yr
3+ years expThe Philadelphia Museum of Art is committed to employing a diverse group of individuals and is seeking a Staff Accountant II. This role is critical to the execution of daily accounting functions, requiring expertise in fund accounting and internal controls within a nonprofit environment.
AssociationE-CommerceNon Profit
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 support 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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Background check required after a conditional job offer is made
Preferred
Certified Public Accountant or equivalent
Endowment accounting experience preferred
Familiarity with Blackbaud Financial Edge and Raiser's Edge preferred
CPA or CPA candidate preferred
Experience preparing for audits and Form 990 filings preferred
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
Company
Philadelphia Art Museum
We're Philadelphia's art museum, a landmark building, a world-renowned collection. A place that welcomes everyone.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Sasha Suda
George D. Widener Director & CEO
Robert Rambo
Retired CFO
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