National Children's Museum Manager of Finance + Accounting Washington, DC · Full time Company website

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responsibilities include

• Managing accounts payable and accounts receivable for education and grant programming;
• Investigating and reconciling discrepancies in AP/AR;
• Preparing and managing the Museum’s cash procedures and weekly bank deposits;
• Reconciling ledgers and accounts;
• Preparing and submitting monthly DC sales tax documents;
• Forecasting and monitoring cash flow;
• Regularly reviewing and reconciling all of the Museum’s bank accounts;
• Providing updates to the Museum financial policies and procedures and implement internal controls to ensure consistent compliance;
• Assisting the VP of Finance and Operations in the annual audit process, including Universal Guidance audit of Federal Grant Spending;
• Assisting the VP of Finance and Operations in the annual budget development process; 
• Ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP);
• Collaborating with the Advancement team on grant expense tracking and compliance;
• Navigating grant regulations and requirements;
• Upholding the highest standards of compliance and confidentiality;
• Other finance and accounting duties as assigned. 

what we believe are important experiences + traits for this role

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance;
• 2-4 years of non-profit accounting experience, or a combination of experience and education;
• Adept knowledge of non-profit accounting principles;
• Demonstrated effective organizational skills and a high level of attention to detail;
• Respect for confidentiality of sensitive information;
• Strong discretionary and customer service perspective;
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative environment;
• Proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Excel, and accounting software. Experience with Quickbooks, Expensify, Shopify, and Bill.com are desirable; 
• Understanding of the Federal Government framework for grants management and Universal Guidance audit experience is highly desirable; 
• CPA are highly desirable, although not required. 

schedule

This position is in-person within our office in Washington, DC (Federal Triangle / Metro Center) with flexibility to work remotely one day per week.