Mar 11

Job: Accounting Associate at Morikami Museum & Gardens (Delray Beach, FL)

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Thanks to JETAA Florida’s Wendy Lo (who works at the Morikami Museum) for passing this on.  Posted by blogger and podcaster Jon Dao (Toyama-ken, 2009-12). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.

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Position: Accounting Associate

Overview:

The Accounting Associate works with the Controller to serve as the principal on site accounting and financial officers of the institution.  The position plays a critical role in maintaining accurate and complete financial records, and ensuring that financial targets are met for a non-profit 501[c]3 corporation.  They must work effectively with other Morikami staff including administrative, maintenance, development, finance, education and curatorial departments. Not Japan-related but at a Japanese Cultural Museum in Delray Beach, Florida. Details are here: http://www.morikami.org/main/join-our-professional-team/

• Process A/P and A/R for non-profit company promptly, efficiently, and accurately.
• Reconciles a variety of accounting records, revenue and expense information.
• Participate in the Monthly Close process as directed by the Controller.
• Processes and enters all invoices into the financial software system, as well as reviewing and following up on payments and delivery.
• Demonstrated strong Accounting/Finance analytical skills preferred.
• Assists in the financial coordination of large private facility rentals (weddings, private parties, corporate functions) – contracts, money collection, and refunds.
• Assist with maintaining Point-of-Sale system – Microsoft Store Operations.
• Strong professional ethics, integrity, and work ethic.
• Professional deportment, outstanding attendance and adherence to company policies and procedures required.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics required.
• Three years experience in bookkeeping or related work; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience.
• Three years experience with Sage 50 (Peachtree) accounting software required.
• Must possess superior customer service as well as oral and written English communication skills.
• Must be able to work four weekend Special Events per year, and five evening special evening events per year.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and have the ability and willingness to learn various industry-related software programs.
• Experience in retail or sales desirable.

Application: