Nonprofit Staff Accountant — Month-End & Payroll Focus

Genesee Country Museum; Mumford (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Dental coverage

403(b) plan with match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Genesee Country Museum in Mumford, NY, seeks an experienced Staff Accountant to join a nonprofit finance team managing a $5M operating budget and restricted funds.

The role covers month-end close, GL reconciliations, payroll processing, AR/AP duties, and internal controls. The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of accounting experience and comfort with ERP systems in a paperless environment.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience.
• Experience with general ledger functions and month-end close.
• Hands-on experience with ERPs and accounts payable software.

Responsibilities

• Month-end closing and general ledger responsibilities.
• Reconcile museum bank accounts and correct discrepancies.
• Prepare and record journal entries (prepaids, deferred revenue, adjustments).
• Reconcile inventory for food service and retail; record COGS.
• Record bank deposits and transfers to the general ledger.
• Manage accounts receivable and ensure timely billing; follow up on outstanding receivables.
• Process accounts payable: review invoices, post payments, and handle 1099s.
• Process payroll and post G/L entries bi-weekly.
• Backup Accounting Clerk for cash handling; support CFO as needed.

Skills

Accounting experience

Non-profit accounting

Attention to detail

Tools

SAGE Intacct

ERP systems

Accounts payable software

Job description

Genesee Country Museum in Mumford, NY, seeks an experienced Staff Accountant to join a nonprofit finance team managing a $5M operating budget and restricted funds.

The role covers month-end close, GL reconciliations, payroll processing, AR/AP duties, and internal controls. The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of accounting experience and comfort with ERP systems in a paperless environment.