AR Accountant: Tech-Driven Museum Finance & Donor

The Museum of Modern Art; New York (NY); On-site; USD 87,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

The Museum of Modern Art is seeking an Accountant to manage accounts receivable, apply payments, process credit cards, generate aging reports with reserve calculations, and post month-end journal entries.

The role supports investments, fixed assets, and donor accounting, and aims to implement BI systems to optimize processes. On-site four days per week with a strong customer-service focus and collaborative style.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and 3–5 years accounting experience, preferably in a museum or not-for-profit setting.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP accounting and accounts receivable policies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and good teamwork.
• Self-starter with strong attention to detail and organized work habits.

Responsibilities

• Prepare account reconciliations and clear reconciling items for receivables and related accounts.
• Apply payments to customer records via cash, wires, and checks.
• Process credit card transactions from revenue channels as needed.
• Coordinate collections for overdue accounts and report results.
• Prepare AR aging analyses and reserve calculations for month-end.
• Monitor AR help desk tickets and respond to requests promptly.
• Calculate and maintain receivables including leases and other revenue streams.
• Create month-end journal entries for T&E and other expenses.
• Reconcile income statement and balance sheet accounts and assist variance analysis.
• Assist with audits, system improvements, and use of AI for close processes.
• Record and upload investment-related transactions and fixed asset tasks.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Detail orientation

Multitasking

Strong organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Certinia

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Museum of Modern Art is seeking an Accountant to manage accounts receivable, apply payments, process credit cards, generate aging reports with reserve calculations, and post month-end journal entries.

The role supports investments, fixed assets, and donor accounting, and aims to implement BI systems to optimize processes. On-site four days per week with a strong customer-service focus and collaborative style.