Senior Technical Accountant [Newark Museum, NJ]

Description

Position objective:  To provide expertise and support the Newark Museum’s finance and development departments with financial and grant analysis, reporting, compliance, policies and internal controls.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assures compliance of all internal Museum fiscal processes with applicable accounting, auditing and regulatory standards
• Responsible for internal control compliance and development within the organization
• Ability to author reports and procedure manual updates
• Manage Foundation and Government grant compliance responsibilities, working closely with Development Department to prepare grant proposal budgets and expenditure reports
• Provide regular internal budget updates and analysis of project and grant expenditures
• Maintain the Museum’s SESA and SEFA reports
• Responsible for payroll interface and uploads, including Labor tracking for grants and projects
• Maintain Records and Analysis of allocation of temporarily restricted net assets and, including schedules for targeted release dates
• Annual budgeting, reporting and analysis, including project budgets, working with organization management and project coordinators
• Assist the accounting team with the month-end close and preparation of the financial package
• Cash flow analysis and projections
• Prepare or assist in preparation of financial statements; oversee the accuracy of financial records
• Assist in preparation of annual 990
• Provide administrative, accounting and other related services as requested by management

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelor Degree in Accounting or related field
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Knowledge of finance and accounting best practices and procedures, including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Previous experience with Federal and State grant funds and Unified Audit Requirements (previously A-133).
• Strong background in Grant Accounting, including proficiency in new Uniform Grant Guidelines (UGG) and SESA and SEFA reporting
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Office suites
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively
• Proficiency in Blackbaud’s Financial Edge and Raiser’s Edge preferred

Interested candidates should submit resume and letter of interest to:

Human Resources

Newark Museum

49 Washington Street

Newark, NJ  07102

Fax:  973-642-0459

Email:  humanresources@newarkmuseum.org