Accounting Clerk at The National World War II Museum – New Orleans, Louisiana

The National WWII Museum is currently seeking an Accounting Clerk. Reporting to the Controller, the Accounting Clerk is responsible for the distribution of incoming mail, daily posting of receipts and check deposits, recording daily journal entries for the gift log, as well as other administrative and accounting support tasks.

• Process incoming mail and distribute to departmental mailboxes.
• Record daily cash transactions, cash receipts, and daily credit card sales in the general ledger.
• Deposit checks to bank account via remote capture.
• Serve at backup for credit card transaction coding and reporting.
• Assist in accounts payable administration.
• Support accounting staff with various tasks, including bookkeeping, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.
• Assist with administrative support for the budget, annual audit, tax return, and special audits such as workers’ comp, 401k, etc.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school education or GED and 3-5 years bookkeeping and basic accounting knowledge and experience working in a fast- paced accounting department.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Competency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to learn new tasks quickly
• Good communication skills, both oral and written.
• Initiative, organizational skills, good judgment, and the ability to handle a high volume of transactions.

In addition to offering competitive wages, the Museum’s benefits package includes:

• Medical insurance – 2 plan options; Museum pays 75% of premium
• Dental and vision insurance
• Flexible spending account
• 401(k) – Museum matches 50% of employee contribution up to 6%; employer contribution full vested after 3 years of employment
• Life insurance and AD&D - $15,000 policy employer paid; additional life and AD&D available
• Long term disability insurance
• Paid vacation and sick leave, 10 paid holidays per year
• Free parking
• Tuition assistance and professional development
• Employee assistance program

The National WWII Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer and seeks diversity in its workforce. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including age, sex, race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, applicants may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process.