Accepting and reviewing applications on a rolling basis
ROLE OVERVIEW: SAM's Revenue Accountant oversees accounting for contributed revenue streams, and works with SAM's Development Department to strengthen internal controls for revenue collection.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Accounting & Reporting
Oversee contributed revenue accounting proactively strengthening internal controls for revenue collection
Process donations and other contributed income in an accurate and timely manner
Work with Development Department to ensure accurate coding and restricted fund designations
Assist Development Department with managing grants, which includes reviewing all grant expenses monthly and annually to ensure that expenses are being correctly allocated, coded, and deadline-adherent
Work directly with donor services to ensure financial reporting meets best practice standards
Implement operational efficiencies and provide consultation with donor services as required on fundamental internal controls for revenue collection and cash handling
Assist with grant reporting and the application of restricted funds, reviewing all grant expenses monthly and ensure that expenses are being correctly allocated
Review all grant expense with department to ensure all grants will meet the timeline and other milestones required by the grant quarterly
Reconcile donor database to the general ledger monthly
Reconcile endowments and investment performance monthly, providing endowment performance reporting as needed
Work with endowment custodian and endowment investment advisor to ensure that all assets, purchases, and distributions are processed promptly
Review all endowment investment subscription agreements to ensure that they are accurate and complete
Financial analysis and reporting on specific endowment performance as requested
Provide finance support for new endowment investments as well as redemptions
Serve as the point person for investment managers and advisors for any questions and correspondence
Provide finance support and information for the grants team, which includes budget pre-planning for funding requests, creating customized reports for agencies as needed, analyzing data, and compiling a final financial report
Serve as a project manager for developing and implementing policies and procedures to strengthen internal controls related to contributed income
Financial analysis and account reconciliation for various projects
Insurance and Real Estate
Work as Museum Development Authority (a related entity) coordinator
Attend MDA Council meetings and prepare minutes
Prepare the PDA report, works with MDA council, and City of Seattle on MDA regulatory filings
Coordinate all meeting notices and cancelations
Exhibits
Review all exhibition expenses and ensures that they are being coded correctly
Prepare the Finance Exhibition report once exhibition has closed
Attend the exhibition closing meeting and reports on the financial report of the exhibition
Other
Work with CFO to develop annual budgets for endowment payouts and restricted fund releases
Assist with a variety of annual audits and in the preparation of the annual tax returns
Review and prepare all necessary information that is required to ensure that Affinity registrations for states filings are complete
Key point of contact for all Affinity communication, and work with Senior Management to complete all registrations
Attend Audit Committee and Investment Committee Board Meetings and take minutes
WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
Required Qualifications
BA/BS in relevant field or the equivalent combination of work and education
3 - 5 years related work experience with an increasing level of responsibilities
Solid understanding of GAAP accounting
Skilled at digestibly explaining financial concepts to those without a financial background
Demonstrated experience in exercising good judgment concerning accounting management and compliance practices
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with executives, management, and employees
Successfully assess priorities and work well with deadlines, exceptional time management, problem solving, and analytical skills
Exercise discretion in maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom, Asana, Slack and internet-based research
Proficiency with Concur Solutions
Ability to pass and maintain security background check clearance
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with MIP accounting software
Tessitura experience
Nonprofit accounting experience