Accounting Clerk at Cincinnati Art Museum – Cincinnati, Ohio

POSITION SUMMARY

Working under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer, the position is primarily responsible for providing financial transactions and reporting within the Finance Department. Other duties include, but are not limited to: handling petty cash; cash deposit and receipting; accounts payable bank statement reconciliation; accounts receivable postings and balancing; filing; and some administrative support.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

• Handling of cash receipts – admissions, shop, special events, photo services, education programs. Prepare deposit and credit card journal entry.
• Reconciliation of accounts receivable, accounts payable bank statements, credit cards, and flexible spending account bank statements.
• Management and tracking of catering sales, online and in-house gift shop sales, copier charges, gift shop inventory changes and preparation of monthly journal entries.
• Track and audit daily cash banks and petty cash, this requires extensive cash handing responsibilities.
• Perform filing and general administrative tasks.
• Other duties or projects as requested.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma or GED required and at least three (3) years of experience in clerical accounting or a highly related field. In addition, a good working knowledge of generally accepted accounting and bookkeeping principles and procedures is necessary. Proficiency in MS Excel is required. Advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite products and other accounting software is an advantage.

Ideal candidates will have a four-year college degree and three years of experience and/or training in the field; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Non-profit experience is a plus.