Senior Accountant & Finance Leader — Mission-Driven

The Children's Museum Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior Accountant at The Children’s Museum Houston oversees critical accounting functions, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and timely month-end close. The role balances hands-on accounting with leadership of a staff Accountant and coordination with the Controller.

Responsibilities include bank reconciliations, general ledger maintenance, journal entries, and oversight of AP/AR, audits, and compliance reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of five years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong experience with general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, journal entries, bank reconciliations, and month-end close processes.
• Experience reviewing the work of others and coordinating accounting activities.
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal control principles.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and provide daily guidance to the Accountant.
• Review work prepared by the Accountant for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with organizational policies.
• Coordinate and monitor accounting workflow and deadlines.
• Serve as a resource to departments regarding accounting procedures, coding, and documentation requirements.
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure transactions are properly recorded.
• Prepare recurring and non-recurring journal entries, including accruals, prepaid expenses, deferred revenue, and allocations.
• Perform monthly account reconciliations and investigate and resolve reconciling items.
• Review financial activity for accuracy, completeness, and proper classification.
• Assist the Controller with the timely completion of month-end and year-end close activities.
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Prepare and maintain daily and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Monitor cash activity and investigate unusual or unmatched transactions.
• Ensure cash receipts and deposits are accurately recorded and reconciled.
• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable processes performed by the Accountant.
• Review vendor payments, customer invoices, account coding, and supporting documentation.
• Assist with collection efforts and reconciliation of outstanding receivables.
• Monitor aging reports and identify items requiring follow-up.
• Prepare monthly sales tax filings and related support.
• Assist with grant reporting and compliance requirements.
• Support annual financial statement audits, benefit plan audits, and Form 990 preparation by providing schedules and documentation.
• Maintain organized and audit-ready accounting records.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and internal controls.
• Assist with accounting system enhancements and workflow improvements.
• Develop and maintain accounting procedures and documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Bank reconciliations

Month-end close

Internal controls

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA certification or progress toward CPA

Tools

Financial Edge NXT

Blackbaud systems

Altru

Job description

The Senior Accountant at The Children’s Museum Houston oversees critical accounting functions, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and timely month-end close. The role balances hands-on accounting with leadership of a staff Accountant and coordination with the Controller.

Responsibilities include bank reconciliations, general ledger maintenance, journal entries, and oversight of AP/AR, audits, and compliance reporting.