Revenue Accountant
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Job Location:
Seattle, OR - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 79000 - 80000
Posted on:
07-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Oversees accounting for contributed revenue streams and works with the Development Department to strengthen internal controls for revenue collection.
Responsibilities will include the following but are not limited to:
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 and grants 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
Review grant expenses with grant spending departments and development team semi-annually
to ensure all grants are coding correctly and are tracking properly against budgets and timelines
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
Provides 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
Provides finance 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
Serves 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
Exhibitions
Review all exhibition expenses and ensures that they are being coded correctly
Prepare the Finance Exhibition report once exhibition has closed; work with Senior Manager of
Exhibitions to ensure that all expenses are being accurately reflected and analyze actual to
budget variances
Attend the exhibition post opening meeting and closing meeting and reports on the financial
report of the exhibition
Other Duties
Work with CFO to develop annual budgets for endowment payouts and restricted fund releases
Assists with a variety of annual audits and in the preparation of the annual tax returns
Attend Audit Committee and Investment Committee Board Meetings and take minutes
Contribute to an institutional focus of delivering exceptional welcoming and inclusive customer
servicecreating positive meaningful experiences for all visitors every time
Participate in institutional learning opportunities to grow our collective understanding
FSLA STATUS: Full Time Exempt
REPORTS TO: Controller
COMPENSATION: $79000-$80000
WORK SCHEDULE
This role is typically scheduled to business hours Monday - Friday. However the needs of this role require a willingness to work a flexible schedule in support of the department or organization as self-directed or directed by your supervisor. Please connect with your Recruiter or Manager for more information about SAMs current hybrid work policy and expectations. SAMs hybrid work policy is subject to change.
BENEFITS
Benefits include a fully employer paid HMP medical plan or an employee contribution PPO plan dental vision and basic life insurance/LTD/AD&D Flexible Spending Account Short Term Disability Supplemental Dental Insurance and participation in SAMs 403b retirement plan.
Following 1 year of service and 1000 hours worked SAM makes a discretionary 3% employer contribution regardless of participation andprovides an employer match program. Historically this contribution has been made annually.
Additional benefits include paid time off for vacation PSST bereavement leave and jury duty 11 scheduled holidays 1 paid floating holiday a subsidized unlimited Orca card onsite fitness facility and an EAP. FT Staff also receive a Patron level membership to SAM a Tier III membership to the American Alliance of Museums and discounts to museum shop and programming.
ABOUT SAM
Seattle Art Museums vision is to be the museum for all of Seattlea bold dynamic hub of creativity belonging and cultural leadership shaping the future of art and community. To create a welcoming community where people find inspiration and discover our common humanity through exceptional art and dynamic engaging is always at the start and heart of what we conserving and displaying extraordinary works of art is the governing motivation of our museum. So too is fostering a vigorous exchange of ideas while cultivating connection with the broad array of communities we serve. As the leading visual arts institution in the Pacific Northwest SAM shares its global connections powerful exhibitions and dynamic programs to engage educate and inspire. SAM is a vibrant three-site organization that is supported by 365 employees 10 executive leaders and more than 200 volunteers.
WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Required Qualifications
BA/BS in relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience
Four years related work experience with an increasing level of responsibilities
Solid understanding of GAAP accounting and GAAP non-profit accounting
Provide digestible explanation of 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
Expertise in Microsoft Excel with an ability to create complex spreadsheets via formulas pivot
tables and other excel functions
Ability to pass and maintain security background check clearance
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with MIP accounting software
Experience with Adaptive insights
Tessitura experience
Non-profit experience
WORK CONDITIONS
Exposure: Work areas are primarily inside in a climate-controlled environment with moderate background noise.
Stationary Work: Approximately 80% of time is spent stationery while working at a desk. Balance of time (approximately 20%) is spent moving around the work area. Occasional extended periods of standing may be required when facilitating or participating in Museum activities.
Communication: Clear and effective verbal and written communication in English with trustees the public and co-workers 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.
ACCOMODATION
If you need assistance applying for a role due to a disability or additional need please let us know at emailprotected.
The Seattle Art Museum will consider reasonable accommodations forallemployees with disabilities to perform the essential functions/duties of this position. If you need an accommodation during the application or interview process please contact emailprotected. For candidates we ask that if possible you wait until youre invited to a screen online technical assessment or interview before requesting an accommodation.
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
Key Skills
- ASC 606
- Loyalty Marketing
- GAAP
- Journal Entries
- Pivot tables
- Accounting
- Microsoft dynamics
- Account Reconciliation
- SOX
- Microsoft Dynamics GP
- ERP Systems
- NetSuite
About Company
Seattle Art Museum. Seattle Asian Art Museum. Olympic Sculpture Park. Experience historical and contemporary art pieces and galleries at our three beautiful locations.
