Senior Accountant

The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world's preeminent scientific and cultural institutions, and has as its mission to discover, interpret, and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world, and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education, and exhibition.

The Finance department is seeking a full-time Senior Accountant to support the monthly close process by performing reconciliations and account analysis and preparing and recording financial journal entries in the general ledger. Areas of focus include, but are not limited to: accounting for plant and capital, temporary exhibitions and business development, and ad hoc financial projects.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Participate in the monthly financial closing process.
• Prepare financial journal entries for recording into the General Ledger (accrual, deferrals, revenue recognition, reclassifications, amortizations, etc.) in accordance with US GAAP.
• Analyze contracts for proper revenue recognition in compliance with ASC 606.
• Maintain tracking schedules for billing.
• Perform monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts.
• Lead the Museum's non-resident alien tax compliance.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly survey reporting.
• Prepare the year-end audit support schedule and provide other support for annual external audit.
• Assist in the preparation of schedules used to complete the Museum's Form 990 tax return.
• Perform technical accounting research as needed and assist in the creation of supporting documentation for implementation of relevant FASB Accounting Standard Updates.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Handle or participate in special projects as needed.

The expected salary range for the Senior Accountant is $92,000/annual - $102,000/annual. The AMNH offers an extensive benefits package designed to meet the needs of our dedicated and diverse community.

Pay will be determined based on several factors. The hiring range for the position at commencement is based on the type of work and the scope of responsibilities. The salary and placement offered is based on a number of individualized factors, including, but not limited to, skills, knowledge, training, education, credentials, areas of specialization, and depth and scope of experience.

Required Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active CPA license or current CPA candidate.