Accountant IV

There's no cultural organization in the world quite like Carnegie Museums. With a legacy of discovery and outreach dating back to 1895, today we are a family of four diverse, dynamic museums; Carnegie Museum of Art, Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Carnegie Science Center, and The Andy Warhol Museum. We're committed to being inclusive, both onsite and online, and to exploring with our audiences the big ideas and issues of our time. Carnegie Museums is interested in candidates who, through their experience and collaborations, will contribute to diversity and excellence of the Carnegie Museums community.

This Full-Time position is eligible for the Carnegie Museums' many Benefits.

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The Accountant IV is responsible for the reviewing, recording, analyzing and reporting of complex financial transactions and budgetary results control in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and policies of The Carnegie.

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
• Bachelor’s degree with a major in accounting required.
• One or more years’ experience preferred, preferably in fund accounting.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

Strong analytical problem solving and computer literacy skills as well as the ability to gather and analyze costs and interpret and communicate this information to senior level management required.

• Attention to detail is essential.
• Demonstrated ability in financial analysis is important.
• Knowledge and experience in working with a computerized accounting system required.
• Knowledge of non-profit accounting preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work is primarily sedentary in nature.
• No special demands are required.
• EMPLOYMENT TRAINING: Six months.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Review and reconcile general ledger accounts and make necessary adjustments to assure their correctness.

Audit journal entries and accounts payable vouchers to determine their correctness and propriety of all transactions.

Assists with the monthly close process as directed by the Controller and/or Assistant Controller.

Prepare various monthly tax returns and payments on behalf of the organization related to parking, amusement, institution & service privilege (ISP), sales, and alternative fuel.

Administer the Purchase card (P-card) program and ensure compliance with applicable policies and procedures set forth by the Carnegie Museums.

Record monthly depreciation on fixed asset accounts, maintain depreciation schedules and fixed asset subledgers; responsible for all matters relating to fixed asset reporting.

• Performs internal audit functions and prepares internal audit reports.
• Assists Accounts Payable with data entry and reconciling as necessary.

Assists Accounts Payable with the preparation and distribution of yearly 1099 forms as necessary.

Represent the Controller’s Office during the performance of the Agreed Upon Procedures surrounding the museum collections by supervising the counts performed by the external auditors.

• Assist with annual store physical inventory observations and general ledger adjustments.
• Liaise with other departments in the organization to assist with their requests.

Prepare special reports as required to meet various deadlines and government filing requirements.

Cross-train in other areas of the financial services office to broaden skill set and enhance the organizational knowledge of the department.

Assists the Assistant Controller and financial services department with all other duties as assigned.

The following PA Act 153 clearances, or proof of application of clearances, are required beginning employment and as a condition of continued employment: Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check FBI Fingerprint Criminal Background Check Obtaining the required clearances is completed as part of the new hire process.

Carnegie Museums is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The above job description reflects the essential functions and qualifications for the position identified, and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position. The job description does not constitute an employment contract and does not alter the at-will relationship between CMP and the employee.

• GUIDANCE ON ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) requires employers to consider and accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities. An individual is qualified if he or she can perform the essential functions of a job with or without reasonable accommodation. An essential job function is any task that is a fundamental part of the job. When considering essentiality, one must focus upon whether the function is essential to this particular job and not to the department as a whole. Some additional guidance on essential functions follows below. Please note that the following guidelines are non-exhaustive. If you have any questions or need additional guidance, please contact Human Resources. A. Is the function required to be performed on a regular basis? If the function is rarely performed, it may not be essential. B. Is the function highly specialized? Is the incumbent hired for his/her expertise or ability to perform the function? The need for special expertise is an indication of an essential function. C. Does the position exist, at least in part, to perform the function? If so, the function is more likely to be essential. D. How much time is spent performing the function and how often? Note that even functions performed 10% of the time could be essential if they are required on a regular basis. E. Would elimination of the function fundamentally alter the job? If so, the function is more likely to be essential. F. What are the consequences of not requiring the incumbent to perform the function? If they are significant, the function is more likely to be essential. G. Are there a limited number of employees among whom the performance of the function could be distributed if the incumbent could not perform it? If so, it is more likely to be essential.