Junior Accountant

Brooklyn Museum is seeking a solutions-driven Junior Accountant to support the finance team by maintaining financial records, preparing reports, and assisting with month-end close processes. This role requires attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a solid understanding of basic accounting principles. The Junior Accountant works under the supervision of the Accounting Manager, and may assist in a variety of accounting, financial, and administrative tasks. A typical day for this role might include updating the coding for incoming wire transactions, communicating with departmental colleagues on outstanding accounts receivables, meet with the Accounting team on a month end close workflow meeting. At the Brooklyn Museum, your work will have a direct impact on advancing our mission to inspire, educate, and engage the community through art and culture. Join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence.

Responsibilities

• General Accounting:
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with non-profit accounting standards (GAAP for non-profits)
• Prepare journal entries to the general ledger
• Assist with maintaining records for restricted and unrestricted funds
• Accounts Payable & Receivable:
• Prepare accounts Payable and credit card entries from the expense management system for review
• Maintain accounts receivable processing including issuing invoices, applying receipts and working with management to facilitate collections
• Monitor incoming payments, including grants, memberships, and ticket sales, and reconcile them to appropriate accounts
• Bank Reconciliation & Cash Management:
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit card statements
• Record and deposit receipts to the bank account, ensuring proper coding
• Assist with monitoring cash flow to ensure adequate liquidity for operations
• Financial Reporting:
• Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Assist in creating reports for the board of directors, museum leadership, and grant funders
• Compile and organize supporting documentation for audits or reviews
• Assist in preparing grant financial reports and maintaining proper documentation for audits
• Compliance & Documentation:
• Maintain accurate and organized financial records for internal and external stakeholders
• Assist with maintaining the electronic files of the department
• Assist with maintaining the museums chart of accounts and mapping across various platforms
• Month-End Close:
• Prepare reconciliations and adjustments for accounts, including prepaid expenses, deferred revenue, and accrued liabilities
• Assist with fixed asset tracking and depreciation schedules for museum collections and capital projects
• Other Duties:
• Suggest process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial operations
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field from an accredited four-year college or university preferred
• At least two years’ experience, preferably at a nonprofit organization required
• Experience being a key person responsible for accounts receivable preferred
• Technology savvy; advanced knowledge of accounting and reporting software particularly Abila MIP and Microsoft Office applications including advanced Excel skills. Tessitura experience preferred
• Self-starter: constantly seeking for ways to improve the status quo. Identifies and resolves issues timely by gathering and analyzing information skillfully
• Job Knowledge/Technical Knowledge: Demonstrates a sound working knowledge of current role and the technical systems, applications and equipment used in performing this role and understands the impact this role has on other business functions within the organization
• Communication: The ability to write and speak effectively using appropriate convention based on the situation; actively listens to others, asks questions to verify understanding, and uses tact and consideration when delivering feedback to others
• Attention to Detail and Organization: Uses time efficiently by prioritizing and planning work activities
• Integrity and Respect: Demonstrates utmost level of integrity in all instances and shows respect towards others and towards company principles
• Teamwork: Shares key information with others involved in a project or effort, works in harmony to accomplish objectives, responds with enthusiasm to directives, and shows support for departmental and organizational decisions
• Quality: Sets high standards and measures of excellence to ensure quality assurance in every aspect of work performed
• Accountability: Takes personal responsibility and ownership for adhering to all company policies and procedures while also completing work timely and in accordance with performance expectations
• Customer Service: The ability to demonstrate a series of activities designed to enhance the level of customer satisfaction
• Manages Change: Demonstrates effectiveness and flexibility with changing environments, responsibilities, tasks, and people
  
  

Department: Finance

Reports to: Accounting Manager

Position type: Full-time

Salary: $65,769.60

Union status: Union - UAW Local 2110

FLSA status: Non-Exempt

Schedule: 35 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 9 am–5 pm

If you have questions about our online application system, get in touch with us at job.applicationquestions@brooklynmuseum.org .