Charlestown, Massachusetts
Accounting Associate Job Opening in Charlestown, Massachusetts - The USS Constitution Museum serves as the memory and educational voice of USS CONSTITUTION, by collecting, preserving and interpreting the stories of ?Old Ironsides? and the people associated with her. The Museum is a not-for-profit educational organization founded in 1972, welcoming over 400,000 visitors annually. The USS Constitution Museum is located in the historic Charlestown Navy yard, just across the dock from ?Old Ironsides,? which remains a commissioned naval vessel.
The Accounting Associate reports to the CFO/VP of Operations and works closely with the Bookkeeper, the Development Coordinator and interacts with members of all departments throughout the Museum. The Accounting Associate is responsible for the timely and accurate processing of cash receipts and for the reconciliation of bank statements and general ledger accounts. The Accounting Associate produces monthly financial statements and assists in a variety of functions for the Finance & Administration department.
Specific Responsibilities
Responsible for the accurate and timely preparation and posting of monthly general ledger entries and account reconciliations. This includes assistance with the month end closings, the annual year-end audit and other reporting to local, state and federal government agencies and other accounting processes.
Responsible, with the Bookkeeper, for the accurate and timely processing of cash receipts including the preparation of bank deposits and verification of cash totals. This requires detailed documentation of all funds received and processing the donation box receipts.
Responsible for calculating & posting monthly investment activity
Responsible for assistance with grant administration & reporting
Responsible for providing monthly financial statements
All other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Accounting or Business Administration or a related field with at some coursework in Accounting
work experience in accounting or office administration
excellent computer skills with proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel
significant attention to detail, a high level of accuracy and the capability to prioritize various functions
sound problem solving skills and the ability to work in a congenial manner.
NO Phone calls please. Principals ONLY-no placement agencies please
Job Type: Full-time
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