Major accounts payable functions include processing purchase orders and invoices; cutting checks and initiating wire payments; vendor management; performing related accounting procedures; overseeing proper storage and retention of accounting records; and assisting with the annual audit by providing copies of transactions that the auditors request to see. This position will also work closely with the Senior Accountant to cross-train and understand account receivable and revenue reconciliations.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience with general accounting procedures, including accounts payable and all related activities.

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• Associate’s degree in accounting, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

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• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook and Word; strong proficiency with Excel.

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• Strong mathematical skills to compute and post figures rapidly and accurately.

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• Advanced skills and experience working with automated accounting system software. Experience working with Blackbaud FinancialEdge preferred.

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• Ability to review financial documents within the scope of assigned tasks for accuracy, completeness, validity, and adherence to standards.

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• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques to research, identify, and resolve accounting issues and reconcile items. Excellent critical thinking skills to solve problems; ability to discreetly and tactfully deal with sensitive and confidential information.

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• Organization skills to prioritize job duties and handle multiple assignments simultaneously; ability to perform job with frequent interruptions and competing priorities without sacrificing accuracy.

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• Ability to exercise sound judgment and apply initiative to complete work in a timely and accurate manner under conditions of fluctuating workload and deadlines.

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• Ability to write effective routine business correspondence. Possession of practical oral communication skills to convey information accurately and diplomatically.

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• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with Museum staff, University staff, vendors, various campus entities and professional contacts. Ability to maintain a service-oriented attitude in difficult situations.

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• Physical abilities to perform all core functions and duties including but not limited to the ability to talk; hear; manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and perform heavy data entry; ability to view a computer monitor for long periods.

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• Ability to work overtime as assigned.

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• Detailed-oriented.

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• Knowledge of museum operations, standards, practices, and procedures.