Accounting Supervisor

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County was the first museum in L.A. to open its doors 109 years ago and is poised for an exciting new era as it plans for the future. Having recently completed a new strategic framework, the Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County—including NHMLA at Exposition Park, La Brea Tar Pits and museum in mid-Wilshire, and the William S. Hart Museum in Newhall—is looking forward to new building projects and campaigns, exhibitions, community outreach, and innovative audience engagement. 

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County values and endeavors to support diversity, equity, inclusion, and access within its organization and communities. Candidates who identify as Black, Indigenous, or a Person of Color (BIPOC), neurodiverse, gender, a person with disability, a veteran, and/or a part of the LGBTQAI community are welcome and encouraged to apply. 

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is seeking an Accounting Supervisor for our Finance department.  The Accounting Supervisor works closely with the Controller at the Natural History Museum. It is an exciting time as we embark on new journeys of becoming a museum of, for, and with L.A.

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

• Financial Statements: Ensure monthly and annual reconciliations of balance sheet accounts related to, payroll, fixed assets, deferred revenues, leases, accounts receivable, and investment/endowments are prepared timely and accurately. Participates in the development of accounting procedures and internal controls related to these areas.

• Procurement and Vendor Payments: Performs detailed review of purchasing activity, ensuring proper GL coding is applied and purchases are made in line with operating and restricted budgets. Oversees processing of payments to vendors in all forms (checks, ACH, wires, etc.). 

•  Cash Management: Oversees cash control process and performance as well as monitors cash balances across the Museum’s accounts with financial institutions. Manages funds according to organizational needs. 

•  Budget Analysis: Provides proactive feedback on department level budget progress. 

• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Controller dependent on organization needs.

This position has the following requirements: 

• Communication: Demonstrated excellence in oral and written communication.

•  Reading Comprehension: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, peer- reviewed primary literature, or government regulations. 

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

• Presentation Skills: Ability to effectively present information to and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. 

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

•  Computer Experience: Has experience using a personal computer and with MS Office and its Word, Excel, and Outlook functions (PC and/or Macintosh) and the Google Suite of applications. 

•  Accounting Software Experience: Is proficient in using spreadsheets for financial analysis and with integrated accounting and general ledger software including with organizations with multiple cost centers. Experience with Abila Fund Accounting software (MIP) is highly desirable. 

•  Report Writing Software: Has experience using report writing software such as Microsoft Dynamics, Power BI, or Drillpoint. 

• 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. 

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is especially interested in candidates whose background and experience have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to engagement and inclusion at culturally diverse audiences in museums and in sciences.

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is seeking applicants who have demonstrated experience and commitment working with a diverse community. Salary range for this position is $82,584 - $88,800 based on experience plus excellent benefits. This is a full time regular, 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 for which you are interested or go directly to the online application.

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.