Accounting Associate (Museum, 3 month contract)

The Choice is faciliating an upcoming contract position for our client, a beautiful and historic residence museum in Washington, DC.

This is a temporary position to provide maternity leave coverage. We are seeking candidates fully open and able to commit to a temporary role.

Schedule: Fully in person Monday-Friday. Parking is available and also close to red line Metro.

Timeframe: Mid January-approximately mid April

Hourly rate: $26 an hour

Qualifications:

• Associates degree in Accounting at minimum, Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred, but not required.
• At least 2 years of relevant accounting and finance experience.
• General ledger and accounting system experience (MIP Fund Accounting is a plus).
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Highly professional and detail-oriented

Key Job Duties and Focuses:

Accounting:

• Process and log-in checks and cash received
• Perform bank and general ledger reconciliations
• Manage investment and accounting entries
• Prepare bank deposits
• Process credit card receipts and sales reports
• Prepare spreadsheets and reports for deposits.
• Research issues and problems; recommend and implement solutions.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly and fiscal year close and reporting.
• Ensure accounting policies are followed.
• Work closely with the Director of Finance and other accounting team members to improve accounting processes. Enhance financial reporting, establish controls, and implement best practices.
• Provide back-up support to other members of Finance department during peak periods and short-term absences.

Inventory

• Establish and maintain controls over inventory in conjunction with Director of Retail Operations
• Reconcile to general ledger

Grants

• Provide supporting documentation and financial information for grant applications
• Document proof of expenditure uses as followed-up proof for grant process

Organizational Relationships

• Reports to Director of Finance.
• Interacts with various levels of staff and vendors.