National Aquarium
Senior Accountant
National Aquarium, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
JOB SUMMARY:The Senior Accountant role is an integral part of the Aquarium's Finance team, ensuring the timely and accurate processing of revenue entries, reconciliation of bank and balance sheet accounts, and supporting and managing monthly close tasks for the organization.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Revenue Entrieso Check bank daily for ACH/credit activity and share accordingly with teamso Manage and book weekly philanthropy online and check batches in coordination with Philanthropy teamo Book weekly consignment entrieso Process and book monthly partner commission revenue entrieso Review and correctly assign entries for miscellaneous EFTso Review revenue processes for the above and make improvements as recognized and needed
Reconciliationso Manages and performs monthly bank general ledger reconciliationso Manages and performs balance sheet reconciliations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, accrued expenses, deferred revenueo Provide recommendations on entries based off reconciliation process
Assists with Month End Close, Audit, and 990 Filingso Responsible for inputting monthly journal entries such as ASC 842 lease, prepaid, investment, and insurance entrieso Prepares and reviews various financial schedules monthly and yearly for audit and 990so Provide support for annual audit and 990 questions as needed
Finance Administrationo Monitor Finance team inboxo Handle and distribute finance team mail as neededo Provide accounting detail for insurance applications, philanthropy grant submissions, and other internal or external requests for financial datao Provide accounting assistance to managers and operations staff; investigates and responds to financial questions/concerns to meet business needso Support with quarterly reforecast and annual budget processOther duties as assigned and needed within the team
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS•Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field or equivalent experience, CPA preferred•Minimum 1- 2 years Accounting experience required, public accounting or non-profit experience preferred•Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)•Self-starter, ability to work independently and problem-solve•Ability to effectively collaborate within a team and manage multiple priorities and deadlines•Strong attention to detail, organization and communication skills•Proficiency in MS Excel required, Outlook, and Sage Intacct preferred
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Revenue Entrieso Check bank daily for ACH/credit activity and share accordingly with teamso Manage and book weekly philanthropy online and check batches in coordination with Philanthropy teamo Book weekly consignment entrieso Process and book monthly partner commission revenue entrieso Review and correctly assign entries for miscellaneous EFTso Review revenue processes for the above and make improvements as recognized and needed
Reconciliationso Manages and performs monthly bank general ledger reconciliationso Manages and performs balance sheet reconciliations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, accrued expenses, deferred revenueo Provide recommendations on entries based off reconciliation process
Assists with Month End Close, Audit, and 990 Filingso Responsible for inputting monthly journal entries such as ASC 842 lease, prepaid, investment, and insurance entrieso Prepares and reviews various financial schedules monthly and yearly for audit and 990so Provide support for annual audit and 990 questions as needed
Finance Administrationo Monitor Finance team inboxo Handle and distribute finance team mail as neededo Provide accounting detail for insurance applications, philanthropy grant submissions, and other internal or external requests for financial datao Provide accounting assistance to managers and operations staff; investigates and responds to financial questions/concerns to meet business needso Support with quarterly reforecast and annual budget processOther duties as assigned and needed within the team
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS•Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field or equivalent experience, CPA preferred•Minimum 1- 2 years Accounting experience required, public accounting or non-profit experience preferred•Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)•Self-starter, ability to work independently and problem-solve•Ability to effectively collaborate within a team and manage multiple priorities and deadlines•Strong attention to detail, organization and communication skills•Proficiency in MS Excel required, Outlook, and Sage Intacct preferred