The National WWII Museum · 4 hours ago
Staff Accountant II
New Orleans, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
3+ years expThe National WWII Museum is currently seeking a Staff Accountant II. The role involves assisting with month-end close procedures, performing reconciliations, managing accounts receivable functions, and providing training to the Accounting Clerk.
Association
Responsibilities
Complete bank reconciliations for all Museum bank accounts timely and accurately as part of month end close including following up and resolving any outstanding reconciling items
Prepare and complete all assigned balance sheet and income statement account reconciliations during the monthly close process, including but not limited to unearned revenue, prepaid expenses, accrued expenses, and miscellaneous receivables
Monitor daily bank activity and records bank transactions as necessary
Review Accounting Clerk’s journal entries for daily ticketing and retail cash receipts
Complete monthly deposit clearing account reconciliation as part of month end close procedures ensuring all transactions are accounted for
Serve as system administrator for Museum’s credit cards including troubleshooting, activating/deactivating cards, alerting managers to submit/approve coding, and reviewing the coding and purpose of monthly charges for compliance with Museum policy
Enter international and domestic wire payments into the banking system to be reviewed and released for payment communicating with the accounting team to make sure they are accurately recorded in the accounting system and that wire templates are up to date
Calculate and file monthly sales tax remittances in a timely manner
Collect billing and payment for various departments while maintaining an accurate AR Aging while monitoring and following up on past due accounts
Provide assistance with cash receipts, disbursements, and data entry when necessary
Assist with budget, annual audit, tax return and special audits (worker’s comp, 401k etc.)
Provide backup support to the Accounting Clerk during absences or peak periods
Provide training and guidance to the Accounting Clerk with cash receipts, disbursements, and data entry when necessary
Other duties and special projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance with strong GAAP knowledge and 3+ years working in a fast-paced accounting department or public accounting setting
Proficiency in all Microsoft Office Products with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Experience working within an ERP System (specifically Blackbaud Financial Edge is a plus)
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to learn various databases and software programs to perform analysis and reconciliations and successfully research and resolve discrepancies
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Initiative, organizational skills, good judgment, and the ability to handle a high volume of transactions
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Detail-oriented and reliable with a commitment to accuracy
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
Company
The National WWII Museum
The National WWII Museum is a military history museum located in the Central Business District of New Orleans, Louisiana.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Cathy Green
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Stephanie Verdin
Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer
Recent News
2025-07-24
2025-06-02
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