Every year, the Museum provides almost 200,000 hours of science and social studies education for Texas students.
Accounting Manager
(Full-Time Exempt)
Job Summary:
The Accounting Manager is responsible for assisting the Controller in maintaining adherence to accounting principles, practices and developing procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial information. The Accounting Manager supervises two staff accountants and is responsible for managing the team to ensure that work is properly allocated and completed in a timely and accurate manner. This position must deal with tight deadlines and a multitude of accounting activities including general ledger preparation, year end audit preparation and the support of budget and forecast activities. The Accounting Manager reports directly to the Controller.
Basic Function and Responsibilities (Including But Not Limited To):
Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure.
Ensure an accurate and timely monthly and fiscal year end close.
Works with the Controller to ensure a clean and timely year end audit.
Ensure the accurate and timely processing of positive pay transactions.
Responds to inquiries from the Chief Administrative Officer, Controller, and department VPs and Managers regarding financial results and special reporting requests.
Ensure the monthly Bank reconciliations are performed in a timely and accurate manner.
Manages the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions. Oversees the daily sales entries ensuring accuracy and timely input. Manages deferred revenue accounts.
Ensures reconciliations for all Balance Sheet accounts are performed timely.
Prepares entries for Development contributions and pledges.
Provides training to new and existing staff as needed.
Works with each direct report to establish goals and objectives for each year and monitor and advise on the progress to enhance the professional development of staff.
Supports Controller with special projects and workflow process improvements.
And other duties as assigned by the Controller.
Qualifications
Education
BA/BS in Accounting preferred.
Technical Skills and Prior Experience
Minimum of five years supervisory experience in the financial reporting/general ledger area. Experience working in a non-Profit environment preferred.
Must be PC proficient and be able to thrive in a fast -pace setting. Experience with Sage MIP non-profit software or other large automated accounting system a plus. Must have strong experience with Microsoft Excel
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal, supervisory and customer service skills required.
Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines required.
Human Resources Manager
Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
1600 Gendy Street
Fort Worth, Texas 76107
fax: (817) 255-9354
