Senior Accountant

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Position Summary:

The Senior Accountant is a service-oriented position that is responsible for various accounting functions for the Missouri Historical Society.

Essential Functions:

• Assist with the oversight of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets and Depreciation, Investments, and Museum Shop functions.
• Responsible for monthly/quarterly/annual accounting close and reconciliation processes, including preparation and/or review of journal entries and supporting documentation, as well as preparation and/or review of reconciliations of general ledger accounts.
• Record investment transactions for the operating accounts, maintain investment records and investment ledger. Analyze and reconcile monthly investment reports.
• Prepare monthly financial statements for the Museum Shop.
• Assist with the preparation of the monthly/quarterly/annual financial statements and budget reports.
• Maintain current written procedures.
• Cross train and serve as back up to Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Payroll.
• Perform other appropriate duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Minimum of 2-4 year of accounting experience. Not-for-profit accounting experience is preferred.
• Experience with Financial Edge accounting system is preferred.

Skills:

• Solid written and oral communication skills
• Outstanding attention to detail
• Proficient in MS Office Suite and Outlook; experience with Mimsy and digitization preferred

Deadline to Apply: Open until filled.

Please upload cover letter and resume when applying.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Services Provided On A Non-Discriminatory Basis

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