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Staff Accountant
Museum of Science, Boston
www.mos.org
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SUMMARY STATEMENT:
The Staff Accountant will participate in the monthly, quarterly, and year end accounting process including the preparation of 30-35 balance sheet reconciliations ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. Prepare between 10-15 journal entries per month to ensure the proper recording of financial transactions. Support Finance Department in updating systems, internal controls, and processes where needed.
Participate in the Guest Service Program to support the Museum's commitment to providing our guests and colleagues with a welcoming and comfortable environment:
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reconcile and analyze general ledger accounts each month to ensure transactions are accurate and properly recorded. Submit reconciliations for monthly review by Manager.
Assist the Controller and Manager in the annual financial statement audit in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles to ensure accuracy of statements for use by the management, trustees, and outside agencies.
Engage in cross training within department and act as primary backup to functions assigned by Manager.
WORK SCHEDULE:
9:00am-5:00pm, Monday-Friday
REPORTS TO:
Manager, Accounting Data Services
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
STARTING SALARY:
Exempt (Salaried) ; $50,000-$60,000 per year
BENEFITS:
Benefits for full-time, exempt (salaried) staff include: free parking, T accessibility, 23 vacation days, 12 holidays, 10 sick days, medical, dental, and vision insurance, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, retirement and savings plan, health care/dependent care flex spending plan, employee discounts, employee referral program, tuition assistance, professional development, direct deposit, free admission, free Duck Tours, discounted movie passes, and much more!
The Museum of Science is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.
No phone inquiries, please. Qualified applicants will be contacted within two to four weeks of initial application.
Full Time
Arts & Culture
$93k-117k (estimate)
11/11/2023
04/03/2024
mos.org
BOSTON, MA
200 - 500
1830
IOANNIS N MIAOULIS
$50M - $200M
Arts & Culture
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