Staff Accountant
Are you smart and fun? Enjoy a fast-paced work environment? Able to juggle a bunch of responsibilities at once? Value integrity?
WELL, what are you waiting for?
The Delaware Children’s Museum is open for business – and we’re looking for an experienced bookkeeper to join our team!
The Delaware Children’s Museum opened its doors on April 24, 2010 to a community eagerly anticipating its arrival. We aim to reward their fabulous support by:
* Providing children and their families from diverse backgrounds with a comfortable, accessible, fun and stimulating environment where they enjoy spending time together.
* Developing innovative ways to help children learn through play and to complement the learning that takes place at home and at school.
* Presenting content across multiple disciplines in a way that invites exploration encourages learning and creates connections between visitors and the world.
Position Summary
The bookkeeper accounting function handles most accounts payable and accounts receivable functions. The position also supports the Controller by conducting research, analysis and preparing reports for review.
The ideal candidate will be a high-energy, upbeat, well-organized and flexible individual with the ability to work both independently and as a part of a team oriented environment.
All employees of the DCM are responsible for making sure that every guest has the best possible experience.
Essential Functions:
* Audits incoming invoices and enters them into the financial accounting program.
* Prepares standard credit references and completes credit applications on behalf of the Museum.
* Prepares checks for payments to all Museum vendors.
* Records payroll transaction by department and enters into the financial accounting software.
* Audits daily counts of revenue as directed by the Director of Finance and Administration.
* Reconciles earned revenue and records in the financial accounting system.
* Prepares invoices as needed.
* Records and deposits checks.
* Reconciles Raiser’s Edge with financial accounting software.
* Prepares deposits.
* Administers and charge back notifications from the bank.
* Manages and replenishes Petty Cash fund.
* Reviews check requests and ensure proper approval prior to preparing checks.
* Audits timesheets for payroll and tracks employee sick and vacation time.
* Prepares tax forms: W-9, 1099, 1096.
* Control and issue Museum credit cards.
* Reconcile retirement contribution.
* Assist with annual audit.
* Act as back up for operations cash counting function.
* Act as back up for Visitor Services and Retail cashiers.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
* Coordinate donations and pledges with Director of Institutional Advancement.
Preferred Qualifications
* Two to three years experience working with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and managing bank accounts.
* Degree in accounting
* Experience preparing tax forms.
* Experience working with Raiser’s Edge.
* Experience entering and managing data in financial accounting software.
* Excellent working knowledge of Excel.
* Prior experience working with a non profit.
* Ability to work independently with minimal direction.
* Must have the ability to participate effectively in teams.
* Must have ability to prioritize and plan work activities in a timely and efficient manner.
* Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment, manage multiple work demands and adjust to delays and unexpected events.
Benefits:
Our employees are our greatest asset and our philosophy is to provide outstanding benefits to you. This includes:
* Medical /Prescription
* Vision Plan
* Dental Plan
* Short Term Disability Insurance
* Long Term Disability Insurance
* Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
* Personal/Vacation/Sick Time
To be considered, please submit a resume, cover letter and salary requirements in Microsoft Word or .pdf format to resume@delawarechildrensmuseum.org
Resumes sent without a cover letter will not be considered.
