Treasurer Position for National Airmail Museum

Volunteerfortwayne; Huntertown (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Volunteerfortwayne is seeking a candidate for a financial oversight role at the National Airmail Museum in Huntertown, Indiana. Responsibilities include maintaining financial records, leading budget preparation, and ensuring compliance with required tax filings.

The ideal candidate will have experience in accounting, proficiency in accounting software, and a passion for the museum's mission. The position involves a three-year term with monthly board meetings and requires a commitment of 4-8 hours a month.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of bookkeeping and finance.
• Experience in financial oversight and record keeping.
• Commitment to integrity and transparency.

Responsibilities

• Maintain financial records and manage bank statements.
• Lead the annual budget preparation process.
• Prepare and present Treasurer's Report at Board meetings.
• Ensure timely filing of tax documents and reports.
• Oversee restricted funds and manage endowment accounts.

Skills

Accounting software proficiency

Excel skills

Financial management

Job description

Overview

The National Airmail Museum is a new attraction being planned for Fort Wayne. The museum will be housed in the (soon-to-be) renovated 1930's-era "Hangar 2" on the east side of Smith Field. The museum will look back at the National Airmail Service—and the important role Fort Wayne served for the service. The museum will also feature local residents who played very important roles in aviation over the years and decades. In addition to looking back, the museum will also look forward to the future of aviation, by offering interactive exhibits—such as a "drone zone," simulators and various displays and activities that introduce visitors to the ever-expanding field of aviation. The museum was approved and authorized by official decree of the U.S. Congress.

Responsibilities

• Financial Oversight and Record Keeping: maintain financial records; manage/reconcile bank statements; management of the organization's financial accounts.
• Budgeting and Planning: lead the annual budget preparation process; monitor income/expenses against the budget and advise the Board accordingly.
• Reports: prepare and present a concise Treasurer's Report at each Board meeting; prepare annual financial statements for our annual report.
• Compliance and Tax: ensure the timely filing of all required tax documents and state/federal non-profit reports; ensure the organization secures and maintains proper insurance coverage.
• Fund Management: oversee/manage restricted funds to assure they are properly utilized; manage endowment and/or long-term accounts.

Qualifications

This position seeks someone who has knowledge of/experience with accounting/bookkeeping/finance and who has proficiency with accounting software, as well as Excel and Word. The candidate needs to also exemplify integrity, with unquestionable ethics and a commitment to transparency. We also seek a candidate who has a passion for the mission of the museum and its goals.

Term and Time Commitment

This office involves a three-year term. The board meetings are held monthly (at the terminal building at Smith Field) and are usually 2 to 2.5 hours in length. Completion of the other tasks specific to this office will require 4 - 8 hours per month. Additional time will be needed during budget and tax seasons.

Location

17626 Coldwater Road
Huntertown,IN46748