Share Email Opening Title Senior Accountant  Location Museum of Life and Science   About the Organization The Museum of Life and Science, one of North Carolina’s top family destinations, has been a beloved Durham institution for 75 years. The Museum features 84 acres of exhibits, experiences, and outdoor exploration, including one of the East Coast's largest butterfly conservatories and a two-story science center. As an accredited zoo, the Museum is home to lemurs, black bears, endangered red wolves, and more than 140 species of live animals, butterflies, and insects. Readers of Durham Magazine, Indy Week, and Carolina Parent have repeatedly named us the top Museum in the Triangle. Charity Navigator rated the Museum, a 501(c3) nonprofit organization, 100 out of 100-- the highest possible score. Our mission is to create a place of lifelong learning where people of all ages embrace science as a way of knowing about themselves, their community, and their world. The Museum serves our increasingly diverse community with interactive and accessible experiences that build and develop lifelong connections with science, nature, and critical thinking. The Museum partners with NASA, NOAA, the National Science Foundation, Duke University, NC State University, and the University of North Carolina on many research projects and programs. In addition to an incredible team of co-workers, the Museum provides competitive compensation commensurate with experience, as well as a full array of employee benefits for eligible positions, including a generous 403b retirement plan with employer contributions, health, dental, and vision insurance, flex-spending plans, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, nine paid annual holidays, employee appreciation events, and a family membership to the Museum.   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt   Description Manage and backup one direct report in the preparation of payroll, billing, attendance reporting, and general accounting duties. Support and backup the Accounting Manager in maintenance of the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and fixed assets. In all activities, the Senior Accountant is expected to act ethically and with the attention to detail that supports the integrity of the general ledger and the presentation of timely and accurate financial reporting to management, board of directors, government agencies, and grantor organizations. Support and backup the Accounting Manager in the completion of monthly financial statements for multiple departments and funds, including all supporting schedules, as well as bank and balance sheet reconciliations. Assist in the annual external audit and coordinate other audits that may be required by grantors. Work with Museum grant staff to provide financial reporting and guidance that supports grant compliance. Contribute to annual budget development, forecasts and variance analysis. Prepare monthly attendance reports and assist in monthly financial analysis. Collaborate with the CFO to recommend accounting best practices as needed. Additional duties as needed.   Position Requirements Required BA/BS in Accounting or related field 2-5 years of non-profit accounting experience Expert-level computer proficiency (Microsoft Excel) Strong budgeting, accounting and reporting experience Excellent interpersonal skills with emphasis on teamwork Demonstrated strong financial analysis and modeling skills Strong analytical skills and attention to detail Desired 2 years supervisory experience Experience with grants and contract administration strongly preferred Proficiency with enterprise level financial systems Excellent presentation skills with the ability to analyze and explain complex financial information   Shift -not applicable-   Pay Range   EOE Statement The Museum of Life and Science is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, creed, age, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, military or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, we will provide reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process, perform crucial job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. As an equal opportunity employer, we value the differences and benefits that a diverse culture brings. Join us!   Category Administration   This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://NorthCarolinaMuseumofLifeandScience.appone.com WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category -- None found -- Other Jobs Within 60 Miles Senior Accounting Specialist- Payroll in Durham, NC Posted on: 3/7/2024 [Apply Now] Controller in Durham, NC Posted on: 4/10/2024 [Apply Now] Summer Camp Educator in Durham, NC Posted on: 3/4/2024 [Apply Now] Summer Lab Facilitator in Durham, NC Posted on: 4/19/2024 [Apply Now] Retail Operations Associate in Durham, NC Posted on: 4/12/2024 [Apply Now] Follow us

 

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