Accountant

Mercury One Inc; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Health insurance

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Mercury One Inc is seeking a Staff Accountant in Irving, Texas. This role involves maintaining accounts and ledgers per GAAP standards, assisting with audits and tax returns, and improving financial processes. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in accounting and over 5 years of experience, preferably in non-profit and museum environments. The position offers 401(k) matching, flexible work options, and other benefits. Excellent organizational and communication skills are essential for success in this dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in accounting or a related field.
• Experience with non-profits and museum accounting preferred.
• Strong ability to read and understand technical forms and financial reports.

Responsibilities

• Maintain various accounts and ledgers ensuring compliance with GAAP.
• Assist with the month-end closing process.
• Prepare manual journal entries and maintain fund accounting schedules.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Proficient in Excel

Ability to manage multiple projects

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

QuickBooks

Blackbaud

Sage/Intact

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

Position Summary

We are looking for an analytical, critical thinker to join our team in the role of Staff Accountant. This role reports directly to the Controller. You will be joining our growing organization during the implementation of a new accounting system. Responsibilities include various aspects of the monthly close, assisting in the annual audit, tax returns, and continued improvements to current internal financial processes. You will be a part of a caring, dynamic dedicated team, as we serve humanitarian needs and build our museum.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain various accounts and ledgers ensuring compliances with appropriate GAAP standards and nonprofit accounting practices
• Ensure complete and compliant closing of books including preparation of journal entries daily
• Import/Export mass data from Database gifts/donations and create daily journal entries
• Prepare remote deposits
• Assist with month-end closing process.
• Perform various bank account reconciliations.
• General Ledger balance sheet reconciliations.
• Maintain and take ownership of maintaining Accounting Documents in SharePoint
• Prepare and maintain fund accounting schedules between entities
• Assist with external audit
• Assist with various tax returns including Form 990
• Prepare manual journal entries
• Prepare, maintain and reconcile Artifact collection lists(s).
• Back-up to Accounts Payable
• Support Accounts Payable
• Answer accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data
• Assist in developing and maintaining budget data and distributing to budget managers monthly
• Assist in implementing accounting procedures and internal controls
• Protect organization's value by keeping confidential information
• Assist with any additional or special projects, tasks or duties as needed

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable)

None

Travel required (if applicable)

None

Required education and experience

• Bachelor's degree in accounting preferred
• 5+ years' experience in accounting or related field
• Non-Profit and Museum Accounting experience preferred
• Proficient in Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, etc.)
• Intrinsic motivation to meet deadlines
• Ability to track multiple projects and funds simultaneously, including follow-up on changes projects/funds
• QuickBooks, Blackbaud & Sage/Intact experience a plus
• Experience with non-profits, and museum a plus
• Desire to learn and take on various types of responsibilities
• A self-motivator, eager to learn and grow, a fast learner
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Able to read and understand technical forms and financial reports
• A team player, must be able to work with people within and outside of the finance department
• Excellent communication skills – verbal, written, and presentation
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions

EEO statement

MO is committed to equal opportunity in employment and, as such, it recruits, hires, transfers, trains, promotes, pays and retains its employees solely based on qualifications and performance within the boundaries of the stated mission of MO as a Judeo-Christian Biblical organization. The Organization's commitment to this equal employment opportunity applies to all parties, including regular employees and applicants for employment

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Flexible work options

Flexible work from home options available.