Accountant

Job Details

Taft Museum of Art - Cincinnati, OH

Full Time

2 Year Degree

$40000.00 - $55000.00 Salary/year

Negligible

Day

Accounting

Description

Position: Accountant

Team: Finance Team

Reports to: Senior Manager of Accounting and Finance

Status: Exempt/Full-time

Hours Per Week: 37.5 hours, Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Potential for a Four-Day Work Week, 4DWW)

Compensation: Starting at $40,000-$55,000 annually, competitive, and commensurate with experience.

Benefits: Health Care Insurance, 401K, Dental Care, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Aflac, generous (DTO) Discretionary Time Off policy, free downtown parking, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), museum membership, and other special discounts.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Accounting and working closely with the CFO, the Accountant assists the Finance Team with key accounting activities to produce accurate and timely financial statements. They ensure that all financial transactions are entered into the financial system accurately and adhere to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). As a member of the Finance team, the Accountant provides support for various Finance Department projects and initiatives. In addition to this, the Accountant analyzes financial information and informs management of the best practices in accounting, and trains staff on important finance processes and procedures.

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and three references. Please submit only through our online portal at Our team will review your information, and we will get back to you, with the next steps. No phone calls, please.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepares and enters journal entries into the general ledger.

Completes A/P Process - via Beanworks, payments via ACH.

Completes A/R Process – enter cash receipts and invoices via QuickBooks.

Performs Vendor setups in the accounting and banking systems.

Process Deposits via Electronic Deposit Manager (EDM).

Administers the company credit card program.

Assists with year-end and month-end closings.

Prepares monthly account reconciliations.

Updates supporting schedules.

Conducts audit preparation and assists with external auditors.

Promotes ideas to increase efficiencies and recent technologies that benefit the department.

Participates in special projects both Team and Individual.

Performs other tasks as requested by the Sr. Manager of Accounting or CFO.

Trains staff in key financial procedures.

Administers USPS bulk mail account and Pitney Bowes postage meter account.

Maintains and reconciles petty cash funds.

Other duties may be assigned or assumed.

MUSEUM CORE VALUES

All employees of the museum must strive to:

Embrace the museum's core values of respect, integrity, excellence, creativity, and collaboration and demonstrate this understanding through words, behaviors, and interactions with our guests, staff members, volunteers, and the public.

Learn and teach every day. Share knowledge freely with colleagues and pursue opportunities to gain new skills to enhance our success as a team.

Appreciate, understand, and value each staff member’s expertise, background, experience, strengths, and unique perspective. Share time, energy, and knowledge with others to ensure everyone has the highest potential to succeed.

Achieve excellence in all tasks and goals.

Demonstrate professionalism on and off the job and always represent the Taft Museum of Art positively and professionally. Speak truthfully and fulfill promises and obligations in all museum dealings.

Be comfortable and communicate with people of diverse backgrounds.

Adhere to all current museum policies, procedures, protocols, and processes.

Create a pleasant work environment by being a positive influence and respectful to every person.

The Taft Museum of Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1976, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other applicable employment laws. The TMA does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of an individual’s race, color, gender, religion, creed, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, placement, compensation, promotion, discipline, and termination.

Qualifications

REQUIRED SKILLS & CAPABILITIES

A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail, thoroughness, and organization.

Strong mathematical and analytical skills.

Excellent computer and Microsoft Office 365, Teams, Word, Excel, Adobe and QuickBooks.

Proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Ability to read and analyze financial reports.

Elevated level of understanding of sales tax regulations.

Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Ability to prioritize and deliver tasks on due dates.

Continuously look at ways to improve processes to lower costs.

Ensure staff follows current museum processes to prevent loss of productivity.

Train staff to ensure end-user financial compliance where needed

3+ years of AP/AR or general accounting experience

Comprehensive knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and procedures

QuickBooks and Quadient Beanworks experience desired.

Ability to multi-task and work under pressure of tight deadlines

Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Relevant experience in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related business fields.

At least two years’ experience in a staff accounting role or related work.