Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant – $70,000 - $75,000 pa, dependent on experience. – Las Vegas, Nevada.

The Role

Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and have a strong understanding of accounting principles? If so, then a rewarding career as our Senior Accountant at DISCOVERY Children's Museum could be perfect for you!

Our mission is to foster a welcoming, vibrant, and inclusive environment where all are invited to engage in playful and educational experiences that ignite a lifelong love of learning.

The Senior Accountant will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of our financial operations. You will oversee a variety of accounting tasks, from processing payroll to managing grants.

If you are a detail-oriented and results-driven individual who thrives in a mission-focused environment, we encourage you to apply!

Key Responsibilities:

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Oversee accounting procedures of A/R, A/P, bank deposits, month-end closing process, and cash management.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Record delay revenue into financial software.
• Record monthly GL entries.
• Maintain all payroll operations according to Museum policies and procedures including processing bi-weekly payroll and importing it into financial software.
• Fiscal duties and managing federal grants to ensure that all funds are spent in accordance with the rules and regulations. Reconciling and billing reimbursable grants.
• Reconcile credit card payments to ensure proper recording.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliation.
• Assist in producing and reviewing monthly financial statements and analysis of variance, ensuring that the reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Oversee the fixed assets of the organization.
• Assist with the annual budget and forecasts.
• Assist with the annual audit; prepare relevant schedules for audit processes and ensure timely completion of adjusting journal entries.
• Collaborate with other departments to maintain financial and system processes.
• Maintain documented Museum accounting policies, procedures, and system of controls over accounting transactions to minimize risk.
• Perform other related duties as necessary or assigned.

The Company

DISCOVERY Children’s Museum is a non-profit organization that offers a one-of-a-kind experience for families in southern Nevada and tourists from all over the world.

At DISCOVERY, we put children’s needs for play, exploration, inspiration, belonging, and unique learning experiences above all else. And we have been doing so for over 30 years now.

The Benefits

• Company paid Health, Dental, and Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Benefits.
• Vision and Supplemental Benefits Available.
• Vacation and Sick Time Off program.
• 13 Company paid Holidays per year.
• 401K Plan with company matching percentage.
• Museum Membership.

The Person

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• At least five years of related experience is required, with non-profit experience preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team and to work independently as required.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient in accounting and tax preparation software.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Physical activities required include visual acuity and hearing, clear communication of the English language, light and heavy lifting, typing, sitting, bending, walking and standing.

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