Job Description
Summary: The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing all general ledger and subsidiary ledger activities, including accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, for the Saint Louis Art Museum and St. Louis Art Museum Foundation. This role ensures adherence to sound accounting practices and strong internal controls, verifies the accuracy of financial data, and supports the preparation of internal and external financial reports, including tax filings and audit documentation.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Oversee the preparation and review of monthly journal entries
• Monitor and review general ledger activity to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Reconcile general ledger accounts on a monthly and annual basis
• Oversee and participate in the preparation of analysis and audit schedules
• Supervise the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements and reports
• Manage the accounting and reporting of restricted and endowment funds
• Supervise cash receipts, accounts receivable, and accounts payable operations, including oversight of assigned staff
• Review and verify coding accuracy and supporting documentation for Museum purchases
• Review and file annual IRS forms 1099 and 1042, and St. Louis City form E-6
• Perform quarterly and annual payroll and payroll tax reconciliations, ensuring alignment between the general ledger and tax filings
• Assist the Accounting Director with annual budget preparation, audit coordination, and tax filings
• Collaborate with the Accounting Director to ensure timely completion of audited financial statements
• Provide training and ongoing development for accounting staff, including system and software training
• Respond to inquiries regarding financial results, reporting, and special projects as requested by leadership
• Ensure appropriate segregation of duties to maintain strong internal controls while aligning responsibilities with staff capabilities and deadlines
• Support the development and implementation of process improvements and enhanced workflows
• Maintain and update the accounting policies and procedures manual annually
• Perform additional duties as assigned
Other responsibilities:
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Foster positive and collaborative working relationships across departments
• In the absence of the Accounting Director, assume responsibility for ensuring continuity of financial and accounting operations
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
• Minimum of five (5) years of accounting experience in non-profit organization
• Demonstrated experience supervising staff and managing accounting operations
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, purchasing, general ledger reporting, and problem solving
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge preferred
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• CPA preferred
Additional Details:
Pay Range: $101,547 – $126,934/year, commensurate with experience
Status: Regular, Full-Time
The Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to treating all applicants and employees fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience, without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
