Accounting Clerk

The Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County (NHMLAC) include the Natural History Museum in Exposition Park, La Brea Tar Pits in Hancock Park, and the William S. Hart Museum in Newhall. They operate under the collective vision to inspire wonder, discovery, and responsibility for our natural and cultural worlds. The museums hold one of the world’s most extensive and valuable collections of natural and cultural history—more than 35 million objects—used for groundbreaking scientific and historical research, and community engagement. From NHM’s opening in 1913 as the very first museum in Los Angeles, the organization has entered an exciting new era of transformation with building projects and campaigns, exhibitions, community outreach and impactful audience engagement.

NHMLAC’s values—adventurous, inclusive, authentic, and intentional—guide our work and visitor experience, committing us to foster a welcoming, safe and respectful workplace environment where innovation and collaboration thrive and every team member can contribute their unique perspectives to advance our mission. NHMLAC seeks candidates who are aligned with our values and priorities, and are passionate about connecting science with the vibrant and diverse communities we serve throughout Los Angeles.

The NHMLAC is seeking an Accounting Clerk for our Finance department.  The Accounting Clerk is responsible for receiving, disbursing and accounting for cash and assisting the finance team in month-end-close procedures, filing, data entry, and reporting and presentation preparation as directed. Reports to the Controller.

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Identify and record all cash receipts and transfer entries

• Review Bank Statement to identify wire deposits

• Maintain cash schedule with daily entries

• Gather supporting documentation for bank transactions

• Imports admissions data from ticketing system

• Maintain electronic records ensuring all MIP session entries are filed accordingly

• Support and process Accounts Receivable transactions including AR billing requests 

• Monitor AR email inbox as primary point of contact

• Verify Cash Control Counts for cross department Cash Management

• Prepare cash summary (reconciling ticketing deposits to bank activity)

• Verify Accounts Payable Cleared Checks

• Track deposits in transit

• Import semi-monthly payroll from ADP GL interface to GL

This position has the following requirements: 

• 1-2 years of accounting experience and at least one of the following:

• Bachelor's degree with accounting major or emphasis (preferred)

• Associates degree in accounting

• Certificate of Achievement in accounting, bookkeeping, or CPA track

• Completion of minimum 16 semester units in accounting courses at an accredited college

• Knowledge of US GAAP

• Ability to communicate complex accounting transactions in a basic manner to person(s) not having accounting or finance backgrounds.

• Ability to effectively present information to and respond to questions from groups of managers in other departments.

• Ability to write reports, business/professional correspondence, and procedure manuals.

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, peer-reviewed primary literature, or government regulations. 

• Must be extremely organized and capable of prioritizing time for multiple projects in order to meet agreed upon deadlines.

• Must demonstrate ability to apply professional judgment, strong work ethics, desire to learn, and initiative to raise questions.

• Continually consider areas for improvements in processes, internal controls, and efficiency.

• Ability to work with others on the team, across an organization and external audiences. 

• Ability to collaborate effectively with all levels within an organization.

• A valid California Driver License and Personal Automobile Liability Insurance or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

• Must act with integrity and an ability to carry oneself with the demeanor, decorum, and professionalism needed for the position and its interaction with others.

NHMLAC is a nonprofit organization committed to fostering a workplace and public environment that uplifts Kindness, Fairness, Openness and Dignity. These values extend not only to our employees, but to our guests, local community, and organizational partners. If you are interested in this position, we encourage you to apply!

The hourly rate for this position is $24.72 hourly  and includes excellent benefits. This is a Full-Time Regular, non-exempt position. 

A cover letter, current resume, and list of 3-4 references are required for all applicants. Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Interested candidates, please visit www.nhmlac.org/careers-our-museums  and click the link of the position you are interested in or go directly to the online application.