Staff Accountant at the Baltimore Museum of Art

The Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA) seeks a qualified Staff Accountant to play an integral part of the day-to-day operations of the Finance department. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the museum’s cash management activities, all aspects of accounts receivable recording, timely month-end close reconciliations and general ledger entries.

This full-time, exempt position reports to the Senior Director of Finance.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Processing cash receipts: parking, Shop, admissions and all other receipts.
Recording, reconciling and maintaining all aspects of parking account, petty cash and accounts receivable.
Recording and reconciling deferred revenue, Museum Shop, parking system and ticketing revenue to the general ledger.
Monthly reconciliation of investment gains/losses.
Recording and reconciling bank statements including reconciliation of four (4) credit card merchant statements
FICA billing
Initiating wire payments
Creating internal and external invoices and accompanying journal entries.
Interfacing with Image Services & Rights, Registrars, Visitor Services, and the Museum Shop to reconcile inventory and monthly revenue reports with Finance
Handling all month end closing procedures related to A/R and ensuring timely reconciliation in Financial Edge
Acting as finance representative during random monthly inventory in art vaults
Supporting the finance department during annual audits

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree or professional experience equivalent
Experience with Financial Edge and other Blackbaud programs highly desired
PC proficiency and data entry skills
Minimum 2 years’ progressive experience with accounts receivable and general accounting processes
Strong interpersonal and communication (both written and oral) skills
Demonstrable customer service skills
Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
Highly organized and self-motivated with the ability to go above and beyond when required
Attention to detail and thoroughness
Proficient in Excel

Salary Range

$50,000 - $60,000

Employer Name:

The Baltimore Museum of Art

Job Title:

Staff Accountant

Employer Website:

http://www.artbma.org

Employer Contact Information:

[email protected]

Job Submission Requirements:

APPLY Research shows that women and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that an applicant meets 100% of the qualifications for a given role. Therefore, if much of this posting describes you, then you are highly encouraged to apply for this role. Please send a cover letter with salary requirements and resume to [email protected] with “Staff Accountant” and your first and last name in the subject line. Incomplete application materials will not be considered. No phone calls please. Position will be posted until filled

Benefit Package

BENEFITS The BMA is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to building a culturally diverse staff and strongly encourage all qualified professionals to apply. We offer a competitive salary and a generous benefits package. For this exempt position we offer medical, dental, vision, prescription, 403b retirement plan with match, long term disability, flexible spending account, flexible and condensed scheduling, museum and restaurant discounts, and reduced fee gym membership. We also offer accrued vacation, holidays, personal days, floating holidays, and sick days. This position is a bargaining unit position. SALARY - $59,241 annually

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