Senior Accountant chez Science Museum of Minnesota

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.

JOB DUTIES & 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.
• Perform variety of general accounting department tasks within time constraints to the satisfaction of clients (internal & external), including but not limited to:
  • Preparation of GAAP financial statements and schedules while providing appropriate commentary on results to management and externally as required
  • Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year end close, for preparation and distribution of financial statements and reports for internal and external use.
  • 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.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

1. Communication: Expresses oneself clearly in conversations and interactions with others and ensures that information is shared with others who should be informed.
2. Collaboration: Develops, maintains, and strengthens internal and external partnerships and demonstrated ability to collaborate successfully with a diverse group of stakeholders.
3. Customer Service: Demonstrates an understanding of the SMM mission by ensuring that their own interactions with internal and external customers consistently support the mission. 
4. Fostering an Inclusive Community: Contributes to a museum environment, and people, that reflect and respond to the diverse needs and cultures of our community (internal and external).
5. Results Orientation: Focuses on providing a best in class visitor experience through work outcomes by meeting personal and organizational work objectives.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or business
• Experience:
  • 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. 
  • NetSuite experience preferred. 
  • Effective interpersonal and communication skills, with experience in translating financial concepts and key data to all levels of staff and external parties.
• Certifications: CPA preferred
• Work Environment:  Office environment Hybrid, in office minimum 3 days per week (Tu, Wed, Th) core onsite days.  Hybrid status subject to change secondary to business need.

STARTING COMPENSATION: $75,246 - $90,000/year (depending on qualifications; grade 13)