Accounting Clerk

Description:

As a large nonprofit corporation, the Houston Museum of Natural Science relies on accurate financial data maintained by our Accounting Department.

The position of Accounting Clerk performs various accounting and clerical duties to support the preparation and presentation of financial reports for internal and external stakeholders. The Accounting Clerk maintains data for ticket and merchandise sales by calculating, verifying, correcting and posting transactions.

This entry position in the Accounting Department requires close attention to detail and accurate, efficient data entry skills. Some accounting course work or experience is preferred, preferably with the museum’s count-out procedures.

This position reports to the accounting manager. Accounting clerks work closely with the accounts payable and accounts receivable staff.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare reports for internal and external stakeholders
• Provide support for inquiries related to guests’ financial transactions
• Track and reconcile Museum Store transaction details from various information sources
• Maintain accurate data in Business Central (BC)
• Calculate, verify, research, correct and post transactions in BC
• Support month-end close processes
• Prepare annual reconciliations and reports for audits and reporting purposes
• Use Excel spreadsheets to record, sort and prepare data
• Perform clerical tasks to support the Accounting department management
• Cross-train and perform backup duties to support accounts receivable functions, such as reconciling credit card sales, refunding credit card charges and resolving chargeback disputes
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge Microsoft Excel and Word
• Knowledge of BC is preferred
• Knowledge of ATMS ticketing system is preferred
• HMNS count-out experience is preferred
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Accurate and efficient data entry skills
• Some accounting coursework and/or experience is preferred
• Accounts payable and accounts receivable experience is preferred
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Multi-task and prioritize responsibilities effectively
• Dependable, timely, self-motivated
• Resourceful problem solver
• Capable of working independently while meeting deadlines
• Flexible and positive attitude
• Work in small office conditions