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The Magic House, St. Louis Children's Museum

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Nonprofit Accountant

The Magic House, St. Louis Children's Museum · Kirkwood, Missouri, United States

Part-timeOn site2-5 yrsListed as no visa sponsorship

In short

The accountant will manage daily financial functions including accounts payable/receivable, journal entries, and account reconciliations. They will also support financial reporting, budget monitoring, and contribute to accounting process improvements and technology integration.

What they're looking for

MUST-HAVE SKILLS

Accounts payableAccounts receivableJournal entriesAccount reconciliationsFinancial reportingCost analysisBudget monitoringInternal controls

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Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field and possess approximately 3 or more years of accounting experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and QuickBooks Online is required, with preference given to those with non-profit accounting experience and familiarity with automation tools.

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Questions about this role

Is this The Magic House, St. Louis Children's Museum role remote?
Tagged on site.
Does it sponsor visas?
Listed as no visa sponsorship.
What experience does it ask for?
Listed as 2-5 years.

The posting, in full

Job Title: Nonprofit Accountant FLSA: Exempt Status: Part-time; 20 hours per week Reports To: CFO Job Purpose: Support the day-to-day accounting functions of The Magic House Time Allocation: Monday to Friday Location: The Magic House Act in an honest, mature, and professional manner at all times. Treat our visitors and co-workers with respect and courtesy.

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Job Title: Nonprofit Accountant

FLSA: Exempt

Status: Part-time; 20 hours per week

Reports To: CFO

Job Purpose: Support the day-to-day accounting functions of The Magic House

Time Allocation: Monday to Friday

Location: The Magic House

Magic House- Expectations of Employee

  • Act in an honest, mature, and professional manner at all times.
  • Treat our visitors and co-workers with respect and courtesy.
  • Avoid any situation that may create or appear to create a conflict between our personal interests and the interests of The Magic House.
  • Safeguard the property of The Magic House through care and respect and avoid waste and abuse.
  • Report to work on time and with a can-do attitude
  • Keep timely and accurate financial, attendance, and program records

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Perform accounts payable and receivable functions;
  • Prepare and post journal entries;
  • Conduct account reconciliations and maintain accurate records;
  • Support internal financial reporting and cost analysis;
  • Assist with cost management and budget monitoring;
  • Maintain high standards for segregation of duties and internal controls;
  • Collaborate with teams across the organization to support financial processes;
  • Identify opportunities for accounting innovation, including process automation and system improvements;
  • Contribute to the integration of technology and IT solutions within accounting operations;
  • Participate in training as required;
  • Perform other duties as assigned;

Qualifications

  • Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field;
  • Approximately 3+ years of accounting experience;
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and QuickBooks Online;
  • Experience with non-profit accounting and/or accounting systems with IT integration preferred;
  • Familiarity with data analytics, automation tools, or emerging technologies preferred;
  • Ability to apply AI-driven tools to enhance accounting workflows and efficiency preferred;
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills preferred;

CPA certification is not required.

Americans with Disability Specifications

Physical Demands

The physical demands described for this position are those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to assist individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, use tools or controls, reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; kneel; talk or hear. The employee may occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Evaluation Policy: CFO

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This listing comes from The Magic House, St. Louis Children's Museum's own careers site. Apply links go to the employer. Last checked 22 Oct 2026.