Accounting Manager
Children’s Museum of ManhattanNew York, NY
$75,000 - $90,000 / year
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Job Description
POSITION: Accounting ManagerEXEMPT STATUS: ExemptREPORTS TO: Director of FinanceLOCATION: 212 West 83rd Street, New York, NY 10024WEBSITE: www.CMOM.orgABOUT THE CHILDREN’S MUSEUMThe Children’s Museum of Manhattan is dedicated to inspiring children and families to learn about themselves and our culturally diverse world through a unique environment of interactive exhibitions and programs. These experiences include classes, workshops, performances, and festivals. Our programs support children as they grow and develop socially, emotionally, physically, and academically. We also strive to support caregivers in fostering growth and development at home and at school. The Museum’s special areas of focus include early childhood education, creativity, health, and world cultures.ABOUT THE POSITIONThe position reports to the Director of Finance. The Accounting Manager will be a highly motivated, detail oriented, and process driven accountant who is looking for a career enhancing opportunity with an organization that is growing. This individual will partner with the Director of Finance to maintain the integrity of data in the financial system for the organization. They will perform all aspects of day-to-day accounting, maintain oversight of the general ledger, which includes monthly journal entries, assist with monthly financial statements, reconcile accounts, and prepare budgets. RESPONSIBILITIES
- Day-to-day accounting activities including organizing and updating financial records
- Provide day-to-day supervision and guidance to the Finance Associate
- Manage journal entries and reconcile accounts for the monthly and annual closing
- Monthly bank and credit card reconciliations
- Assist with Accounts payable processing and recording
- Reconcile contributed revenue with development department
- Support monthly financial reporting, including variance analysis, on a timely basis
- Develop and maintain reporting from Financial Edge for department directors and other stakeholders
- Maintain fixed assets schedules, including depreciation/amortization
- Assist with preparation of the annual budget and quarterly forecasts
- Yearly audit preparation support
- Special projects and ad hoc reporting as needed
- Experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge required
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required
- Minimum of 4 years of Accounting or Finance related experience
- Experience providing guidance or supervision to junior finance staff
- Prior experience in non-profit accounting a plus
- Experience with budgeting, financial reporting, and supporting annual audits
- Very high attention to detail required
- Knowledge of GAAP principles required
- Knowledge of planning and its relevance to the reporting process is a plus
- Computer literacy, particularly with Microsoft Office applications
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
- Must be a team player and work well with all levels of staff and management
- Excellent organizational, time management, and prioritization skills, with a high level of professionalism
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment and manage multiple deadlines using own initiative
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