Staff Accountant jobs at Museum of Science

Glasswing Ventures is a new, Boston-based venture capital fund investing in artificial intelligence-related startups Job Description -Tracks and manages expenses -Helps identify accounting discrepancies and supports reconciliation -Organizes data for review with the fund partners -Performs data entry and analysis in MS Excel -Performs other duties as assigned Qualifications -Accounting major working towards bachelors degree Additional Information -Authorized to work in the US -Speaks fluent English -Team Player -Excellent communicator -Strong attention to detail

About Us: For over 140 years the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) has promoted conservation throughout the Northeast and mid-Atlantic regions while helping people get outside. Here are just a few of the ways we're doing our part! We protect the mountains, forests, waters and trails of the Northeast through hands-on stewardship, scientific research and public policy advocacy. AMC and our dedicated staff and volunteers care for more than 1,800 miles of trails throughout the Northeast. AMC is committed to reducing the barriers to active outdoor participation by youth. Through custom experiences and dedicated programs for youth groups, schools, families and teens, AMC is committed to getting 125,000 kids outdoors each year by 2020. From Maine to New Jersey, the AMC runs overnight lodges, campsites and shelters that welcome all outdoor enthusiasts, providing hot meals, expert advice and promoting leave no trace principles to visitors who lay their head in the wilderness for the night. The Position: AMC seeks an exceptional individual to serve as Controller and to provide financial oversight and management of the broad range of activities supporting its nonprofit mission. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Controller directs the accounting operations of the AMC, leading efforts to improve accounting policies, processes, reporting and controls. With three direct reports and a total staff of eight in Boston, MA as well as Pinkham Notch, NH, the Controller is responsible for overseeing $30 million in operating activities and a significant amount of assets, capital and non-operating activities. AMC is committed to a collaborative approach and success in this position means working across functional areas to implement best practices and tools that enhance organizational efficiency and maximize use of our resources. The Controller will have regular board and management level interaction and responsibility for delivering accurate and easy to understand reports on financial activities and condition. This is a high visibility position offering opportunity for significant impact on a dynamic organization. A passion for the mission of the AMC is essential. This full time, exempt position offering a competitive salary and excellent benefits is based in Boston, MA. Primary Responsibilities: - General, operational and managerial accounting - Audits of financial statements and retirement plan - Internal and external financial reporting - Cash management - Accounting and control policies and procedures - Financial systems implementation and management - Regulatory reporting and compliance - Staff supervision - Support of major financial transactions and projects Qualifications & Experience: - Bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration - CPA - Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in accounting - Strong leadership, supervisory and communication skills - Commitment to collaboration, service, development and team building - Experience managing an accounting organization in a complex environment and working with financially diverse business activities and systems - Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial information systems - Demonstrated results orientation and creative problem solving ability - Familiarity with not-for-profit accounting helpful, but not essential Employee Perks: In addition to a competitive salary, AMC offers an exceptional benefits package. - Generous paid time off benefits - Health insurance with a hefty employer contribution - A retirement plan with an employer match - Access to various pro deals that help you purchase gear at deeply reduced rates - Free admission to cultural and environmental venues throughout New England - And more! To Apply: Now accepting applications! Please include your resume and a cover letter with your salary requirements when applying. No phone calls please. The AMC has zero tolerance for child abuse or placing children in danger. The AMC requires all employees who work in a program or facility which serves children, disabled persons or the elderly to have a criminal background record check performed on their name annually with employment contingent upon satisfactory results. The AMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in the workplace. The AMC encourages the involvement of all people in its mission and activities, through its membership, programs, policies and procedures. Our goal is to be a community that is comfortable, inviting and accessible for people of any age, gender, race, religion, ethnicity, ability, sexual orientation or socioeconomic status. Join us!

Full-time Description Department: Finance Reports To: Controller Employment Type: Exempt Salary Range: $63,000 - $70,000 per year, depending on experience Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Local candidates strongly preferred. No agencies, please. Please submit a cover letter with your application. Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Core Values Isabella Stewart Gardner believed that art had the power to change lives and she built a beautiful, personal, and immersive Museum setting to do so. Today the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum (ISGM) is a living embodiment of her bold vision; it's a dynamic place where ideas and creativity in all its forms inspire visitors. Through exhibitions, music, programs, and performances we strive to tell new stories and challenge assumptions by engaging diverse voices and community members. The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum seeks to connect past with present, develop and sustain mutually beneficial partnerships with our local communities and artists, expand and diversify our audiences, and generate opportunities for creativity. We are firmly committed to creating both an inclusive work culture and a welcoming visitor experience. Our five-year strategic plan outlines the Museum's core values, goals, and initiatives that serve as a renewal of Isabella's promise for the Museum to be a place for “the education and enjoyment of the public forever.” Position Summary Finance resources at the Gardner support the Museum's mission and strategic goals by stewarding the Museum's financial resources and supporting our colleagues work with vendors and community partners. We are custodians of funds with a high duty to act with utmost integrity and professionalism and to report on the Museum's activities to its executive leaders and Board of Trustees. Reporting to the Controller, the Staff Accountant position is an integral member of a four-person team. The Staff Accountant is responsible for facilitating all accounts payable recording, reporting and disbursements, paying particular attention to employee reimbursement requests, corporate credit card transactions, and disbursement scheduling. The Staff Accountant is also responsible for cash handling, balance sheet account reconciliations, and other accounting, payroll, financial support, and audit preparation as needed. As part of a small and stable team, growth will be most likely through building and broadening accounting proficiency and knowledge. The Controller is committed to adding responsibilities to the Staff Accountant as aptitude is demonstrated. The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem-solver with a command of technology, capable of automating routine tasks to increase efficiency and shift focus toward higher-value reconciliation and analysis. Essential Functions and Primary Responsibilities Accounts Payable Primary responsible staff for electronic Accounts Payable workflow, currently managed via BILL.com and Sage Intacct. Process the weekly payment batches (95% of vendors paid by ACH with small numbers of wire payments and checks). Create and maintain a consistent file of vendor information (new and existing) with appropriate tax documentation. Reconcile Accounts Payable aging quarterly for review by the Controller and annually for the auditors. Lead preparation of IRS Form 1099-NEC for all required vendors annually. Maintain records and assist with creating regular reports for the Museum's vendor demographic data initiative. Manage credit card activity and submissions via BILL.com and reconcile relevant GL accounts monthly. Serve as the Museum's subject matter expert for BILL.com; train and support new and existing staff as needed. Cash Handling Responsible for weekly cash orders and change deposits for the Visitor Services, Museum Store, and Development departments. Create weekly journal entry to record all cash handling transactions. Coordinate semi-annual cash counts. General Accounting Lead monthly recognition of Gift Shop revenue by analyzing and reconciling activity with cash and credit card receipts and preparing monthly journal entry. Reporting to support monthly sales tax collection filing. Perform monthly reconciliations of non-primary bank accounts Support monthly, quarterly, half-year, and year-end financial closes, including assigned journal entries, balance-sheet account reconciliations, accruals, and overall maintenance of operational management accounts. Analyze and reconcile on a monthly basis accounts receivable, suspense accounts, prepaid expense balances, payables, and accrued expenses and payroll accounts, plus other GL accounts as assigned. Verify accuracy of data, and identify and correct errors. Initiate problem-solving and complete independently where appropriate, or recommend solutions to Controller. Journalize departmental expense allocations for postage and miscellaneous shared accounts. Prepare monthly recurring journal entries. Manage various projects and assignments as directed, including tasks associated with monthly financial reporting, annual financial audits, and annual tax/statutory filings. Co-manage annual Gardner Ambassador college intern, training and mentoring them in basic Finance tasks, and working with Accounting Supervisor to design meaningful work projects for the intern. Automate key financial workflows within Sage Intacct, including accounts payable (AP), expense management, journal entries, and bank reconciliations, to increase efficiency and accuracy. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements The ideal candidate is enthusiastic about details, is organized, and is an excellent communicator. Candidates should have: At least one year of related work experience required. Minimum of Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or accounting. High degree of integrity, and discretion with confidential information. Proficiency in the use of spreadsheets (Excel and Google Sheets) and accounting software. Experience with Sage Intacct. Bill.com is a plus. Demonstrated problem-solving skills. Strong communication skills; ability to correspond effectively with internal staff and external customers at all levels. Self-directed and comfortable working remotely; but must also able to work onsite 4 days per week. Ability to deliver a high volume of work consistently and independently in an accurate and timely manner. Flexibility, patience, and a commitment to collegiality with a commitment to fostering an inclusive environment. Curiosity about art and museums. Legal authorization to work in the United States. Satisfactory background check. Equal Opportunity Employer The Museum is committed to affording equal opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age (40 or older), disability, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, ancestry, or status as a veteran. Consistent with our core values and our founder's legacy, the Museum is dedicated to building a work community that fosters collaboration, excellence, belonging, and a diversity of perspectives and experience. Request an Accommodation Applicants with disabilities who are unable to access ISGM's online application system fully may contact us at *********** for assistance with a reasonable accommodation. Salary Description $63,000 - $70,000 per year

-Tracks and manages expenses -Helps identify accounting discrepancies and supports reconciliation -Organizes data for review with the fund partners -Performs data entry and analysis in MS Excel -Performs other duties as assigned Qualifications -Accounting major working towards bachelors degree Additional Information -Authorized to work in the US -Speaks fluent English -Team Player -Excellent communicator -Strong attention to detail