Staff Accountant

THE OPPORTUNITY
Located in the heart of San Francisco, the Asian Art Museum is home to one of the world’s finest collections of Asian art, boasting more than 18,000 inspiring artworks ranging from ancient jades and ceramics to contemporary video installations. Dynamic special exhibitions, cultural celebrations, and public programs for all ages provide rich art experiences that unlock the past and spark questions about the future.

Currently, we are seeking a Staff Accountant to join our team. This is an exceptional opportunity to join an organization that values creativity, teamwork, collaboration, and inclusion and where you will be surrounded by a diverse, talented, and enthusiastic group of colleagues. Under the supervision of the Controller or designee, the Staff Accountant assists with a variety of accounting related duties in support of the Finance Department and museum. The Staff Accountant responsibilities include general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and accounts reconciliation; and assists in the annual audit in accordance with standard professional accounting procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs a variety of accounting related duties such as general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and accounts reconciliation, etc., using standard professional accounting procedures.


• Assists with the annual audit preparation for external auditors.


• Maintains, tracks, reconciles, and processes a variety of accounting records such as, general expenses, credit card expenses, museum store sales, admission sales, rental events, earned and contributed revenues, fixed assets, etc.


• Ensures compliance with museum guidelines and procedures, and federal and state regulations.


• Prepares, enters, processes, and resolves accounts payable and receivable transactions, and completes end of month close procedures.


• Prepares and processes accounting disbursements, including vendor and/or staff payments.


• Prepares city purchase orders (PO) and submits PO and voucher payment in City and County of San Francisco (CCSF) system(s), and other City-related transactions as required.


• Trains staff on Concur Invoice and Expense, or other similar system. Serves as administrator for Concur, or other similar system, to provide technical support.


• Assists in creating, preparing, and maintaining periodic analytical reports for management review.


• Assists with the preparation of accounting schedules, reports, and financial statements on a monthly and on-demand basis for management.


• Establishes and nurtures strong working relationships with museum staff, colleagues from other institutions, consultants, and vendors.


• Performs other duties and projects as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong knowledge of basic accounting principles and business procedures.


• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills with strong follow-up/tracking skills.


• Extreme accuracy and attention to detail.


• Excellent computer skills, including experience working with accounting software and fluency in Microsoft Excel and other third-party applications.


• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.


• Ability to multi-task and demonstrate exceptional flexibility.


• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.


• Ability to work under time constraints and meet deadlines.


• Ability to establish and nurture strong working relationships with museum staff, colleagues from other institutions, consultants, and vendors.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or closely related field from an accredited college or university.


• One (1) year of professional accounting management and general ledger accounting experience.


• Experience in a not-for-profit organization.


• Please note: an equivalent combination of academic qualifications, licenses, certifications, and work experience will be considered.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Standard museum and office environment.


• Computer, tablet, and phone use.

Compensation

The Asian Art Museum is committed to practicing salary transparency. The hourly range for this position is $31.1989/hr. - $37.4707/hr. This FLSA non-exempt opportunity includes a generous benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Fully covered medical, dental and vision insurance for employee 


• 12 paid holidays (2023) 


• 15 days of vacation starting  


• 12 days of sick leave 


• Group retirement plan starting after one year of employment 

This position is represented by Local 1021, Service Employees International Union.  

New hires typically start at the beginning of the wage range.  

OUR DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION COMMITMENTS 

At the Asian Art Museum, we are dedicated to ideating, building, and holding ourselves accountable for Diversity, Equity, Accessibility & Inclusion in everything we do. We strive to foster a culture of respect, belonging and inclusivity for all employees.  

Our mission is to celebrate, preserve, and promote Asian and Asian American art and cultures for local and global audiences. We provide a dynamic forum for exchanging ideas, inviting collaboration, and fueling imagination to deepen understanding and empathy among people of all backgrounds. 

Diversity of thought and experience is essential to our mission, and we are committed to recruiting, hiring, and retaining a diverse workforce. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. 

WHAT'S NEXT? 

Apply online at https://about.asianart.org/careers/. Ensuring a smooth and enjoyable candidate experience is critical for us. Application materials will be screened in relation to the criteria described. Candidates deemed to be the most highly qualified will be invited to participate in the interview process. Our interview process tends to take about 4 weeks to complete but may fluctuate depending on the role. Appointment is subject to completion of a thorough background check process. 

The Asian Art Museum is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories (arrest and criminal histories) consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law.