Revenue Accountant Full Time
Revenue Accountant Full Time
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ROLE OVERVIEW: SAMs Revenue Accountant oversees accounting for contributed revenue streams and works with SAMs Development Department to strengthen internal controls for revenue collection.
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
REPORTS TO:Contoller
COMPENSATION: $79000 $80000
WORK SCHEDULE: This role is typically scheduled to work standard business hours Monday Friday. However the needs of this role may require a willingness to work a flexible schedule in support of the department or organization.
BENEFITS:FullTime SAMStaffare eligible to enroll in medical(through Kaiser) dental(through Delta Dental of WA) vision(through Vision Service Pan) and basic life insurance/LTD/AD&D(throughLifeMap) as well as a Flexible Spending Account(through Navia Benefit Solutions).FT Staff also have the option to elect Short Term Disability or Supplemental Dental Insurance (through Aflac).FT Staffcan participate in SAMs 403b retirement plan and begin receiving a guaranteed 3 employer contribution following 1 year&1000 hoursworked. Additionally as of July 12025the employer match program will resume. FT Staff have access to paid time off for vacation sick leave bereavement leave and jury duty per accrual andprorated schedules. SAM observes 12 holidays each year and offers FT Staff 1 paid floating holidayof their choice. FT Staff can opt into a50%subsidizedunlimitedOrca card. FT Staff also receive a Patron level membership to SAM and a Tier III membership to the American Alliance of Museums as well asaccesstoan onsitefitness facilitySAM museum librarya nocost Employee Assistance Program resource a 20 discount at theSAM Museum Shop a 10 discount at SAMsMARKET cafeand 8 Home Free Guarantee cab rides home per year.
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
- Using judgement and knowledge of restricted funds accurately release funds in accordance with donor restrictions
- 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
- Providefinance support for new endowment investments as well as redemptions
- Serve as the point person for investment managers and advisors for any questions and correspondence
- Providefinance support and information for the grants team which includes budget preplanning for funding requests creating customized reports for agencies as needed analyzing data and compiling a final financial report
- Serveas 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
- Workas Museum Development Authority (a related entity) coordinator
- Attend MDA Council meetings and prepare minutes
- Preparethe PDA report works with MDA council and City of Seattle on MDA regulatory filings
- Coordinateall 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
- Work with CFO to develop annual budgets for endowment payouts and restricted fund releases
- Assistwith a variety of annual audits and in the preparation of the annual tax returns
- Reviewand prepareall necessary information that is required to ensure that Affinity registrations for states filings are complete
- Key point of contact for all Affinity communication and workwith Senior Management to complete all registrations
- Attend Audit Committee and Investment Committee Board Meetings and take minutes
WERE 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 explainingfinancial 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 internetbased research
- Proficiency with Concur Solutions
- Ability to pass and maintain security background check clearance
- Experience with MIP accounting software
- Tessitura experience
- Nonprofit accounting experience
WORKING CONDITIONS
Exposure: Work areas are primarily inside in a climatecontrolled environment with light background noise.
Stationary Work: Approximately 95 of time is spent stationary while working at a desk. Balance of time (approximately 5 is spent moving around the work area. Occasional extended periods of standing may be required.
Communication: Clear and effective verbal and written communication in English with trustees and coworkers is necessary.
Vision: Ability to effectively use a computer screen and interpret printed materials memos and other appropriate paperwork.
Office Work: Ability to effectively and regularly operate a computer keyboard telephone and other office productivity machinery such as copy machines and printers and ability to inspect prepare and use paperwork files equipment and supplies is necessary.
Celebrating difference. At Seattle Art Museum our members visitors and local community come from all walks of life and so do our employees volunteers and interns. The plurality of our identities and experiences strengthens our mission: connecting art to life. Our mission and vision call us to be responsive to a multitude of cultural contexts and lived experiences and as such our Strategic Plan directly addresses the role art plays in empowering and elevating social justice movements and promoting structural change to further equity in our society. SAM is particularly dedicated to racial equity in the workplace because we know that people of color are the most impacted when it comes to both historical and present inequities. We know that equity is not a single fixed destination its ongoing reckoning. As SAM continually strives to be a more inclusive and equitable workplace we are particularly interested in engaging with those who have been historically underrepresented in the museum field. We are dedicated to building a diverse workplace and a sense of belonging for each and every employee because we know our organization is at its best when we celebrate difference.
SAM is an equal opportunity employer. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color creed religion national origin age sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) marital status ancestry sensory physical or mental disability genetic information military or veteran status gender identity or expression sexual orientation citizenship or immigration status or other applicable legally protected characteristic. If you need assistance applying for a role due to a disability or additional need please let us know at The Seattle Art Museum will consider reasonable accommodations for all employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions/duties of the role. If you need an accommodation during the application or interview process please contact For candidates we ask that if possible you wait until youre invited to a screen online technical assessment or interview before requesting an accommodation.
We encourage you to apply. We are dedicated to building a diverse workplace and a sense of belonging for each and every employee because we know our organization is at its best when we include celebrate and embrace difference. We encourage you to submit an application even if your experience doesnt feel like a 100 match with the position. We know applying for a job can be intimidating and research tells us that womxn and folks of color are less likely to apply if they dont see themselves meeting or exceeding every single qualification listed. We encourage you to apply even if you feel unsure about whether you meet every requirement in this job post. You could very well be a great fit for this role or others.
Requirements for employment. In order to be employed by the Seattle Art Museum you must reside in the state of Washington. Employment at SAM is contingent upon successful clearing and maintenance of clearance in both a federal and state criminal background check.
Want to learn more If you havent already check out our Careers page for more on working at SAM.
Though wed love to be able to reply to every question that crosses our desk due to the high volume of applications we receive our HR team is unfortunately unable to offer a response to inquiries requesting search status updates inquiries about hiring timeline or requests to be put in touch with directly with the Hiring Team. If your experiences and capabilities are well suited to an open role our Recruiter or the Hiring Manager will reach out directly to schedule an interview. Thanks for your understanding!
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
