Associate Accountant

California Academy Of Sciences

Job Location:

San Francisco, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 35 - 36

Posted on: 7 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About the California Academy of Sciences

The California Academy of Sciences is a globally renowned scientific and cultural institution located in the heart of San Franciscos Golden Gate Park. Home to a world-class planetarium aquarium research center and natural history museumall under one living roofour mission is to regenerate the natural world through science learning and collaboration.

Our extensive collections span plants animals fossils and cultural artifacts from across the globe and throughout history. We are a diverse team of leading biodiversity scientists educators storytellers designers and communicators who work collaboratively to advance knowledge and inspire action through science and storytelling.

When you join the California Academy of Sciences you become part of a mission-driven community that values curiosity collaboration and innovation. Whether youre working behind the scenes in research or engaging the public on the museum floor your work will help connect people to the natural world and empower them to protect it.

About the Opportunity

The Associate Accountant is a key member of the Accounting team reporting to the Senior Accountant. This position participates in various areas of the accounting process in accordance with U.S. GAAP including cash management fixed assets prepaid expenses expense accruals month-end close account reconciliations and financial statement reporting. The Associate Accountant also develops working relationships and serves as the first point of contact for business partners collaborating closely with other teams such as Advancement Sales FP&A Financial and Operational Accounting and our external auditors and tax team

Organizational Culture
Join a team dedicated to the Academys mission vision and values! Currently the Academy has a new strategic plan including three initiatives Hope for Reefs Thriving California and Islands 2030 that leverage biodiversity science environmental learning and collaborative engagement to regenerate fragile ecosystems around the world. Learn more at hope you are inspired by what we do and are excited to contribute to our mission. The mission of the California Academy of Sciences is to regenerate the natural world through science learning and collaboration. The Academy is looking for candidates who do great work and we know they may come from a number of different backgrounds and experiences. We encourage you to apply even if you do not believe you meet every qualification for the position.

This position is based in San Francisco California. Staff are currently expected to work from the Academy offices at least 2-3 times per week which may fluctuate based on business needs.

About the Business & Finance Division
The Business & Finance Division believes that providing valuable insight to our Academy partners enables them to achieve the Academys mission. To do this we support our colleagues and each other so that we can accomplish the Academys mission together we anticipate and respond quickly to the needs of our partners we build trust in our partners that fosters collaborative relationships and we deliver timely and accurate information to our partners so that they can make better decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Participate in the period-end close procedures by preparing basic to moderate general ledger journal entries and supporting workpapers maintaining thorough and audit-ready documentation
Prepare account reconciliations to validate ending balances and account activity ensuring reconciling items are identified and resolved in a timely manner
Review period-end financial results and variance analysis as compared to budget prior year year-end and prior quarter for assigned financial statement line items preparing business explanations for all changes in balances
Prepare schedules and reports in support of the annual financial statement audit and tax Form 990; all schedules prepared must be thoroughly documented and audit ready
Develop working relationships with fellow team members and business partners and serve as first point of contact for business partners
Participate in documenting internal control process narratives using the COSO-13 framework as the basis for design and evaluation
Work on any accounting financial project/analysis or ad-hoc research as required
Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications: A successful candidate will have the following:

EXPERIENCE and/or EDUCATION:

Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field
0-2 years of relevant accounting experience in either public accounting or corporate accounting or a combination of both
Working toward CPA eligibility or interest in certification is a plus

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Basic knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
GSuite and Excel skills (maintaining spreadsheets and employing basic formulas)
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in all work
Effective time management skills to proactively manage workload and meet deadlines
Solid organizational skills and ability to track and prioritize multiple tasks
Clear written and verbal communication skills to disseminate information and ask questions
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to identify available resources to determine the best course of action for non-standard transactions
Ability to adapt quickly to new systems processes and technology
Demonstrated initiative and willingness to learn

Compensation and Benefits:
The salary range for this position is $35.78 -$36.50. Actual compensation will be commensurate with the final candidates qualifications and experience including skills knowledge relevant education certifications and aligned with the internal peer group. We believe in fair and equitable compensation practices and are committed to providing competitive salaries within the industry and market standards. The Academy offers a total compensation package that emphasizes both base salary and comprehensive benefits based on the hours per week worked. Further details regarding compensation and benefits will be discussed during the interview process.

Schedule: Full-time 40 hours per week

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit a resume and application through our CareersPage portal.

The California Academy of Sciences will give full consideration for employment to all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (SF Police Code Article 49).

Required Experience:

About the California Academy of SciencesThe California Academy of Sciences is a globally renowned scientific and cultural institution located in the heart of San Franciscos Golden Gate Park. Home to a world-class planetarium aquarium research center and natural history museumall under one living roo...