Accounting Clerk at The National World War II Museum Inc

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Bookkeeping, Basic Accounting Knowledge, Attention To Detail, Microsoft Excel, Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, Good Judgment, Handling High Volume Transactions, Accounts Payable Administration, Accounts Receivable

Industry

Museums;Historical Sites;and Zoos

Description

Description The National WWII Museum is currently seeking an Accounting Clerk. Reporting to the Controller, the Accounting Clerk is responsible for the distribution of incoming mail, daily posting of receipts and check deposits, recording daily journal entries for the gift log, as well as other administrative and accounting support tasks. Requirements Process incoming mail and distribute to departmental mailboxes. Record daily cash transactions, cash receipts, and daily credit card sales in the general ledger. Deposit checks to bank account via remote capture. Serve at backup for credit card transaction coding and reporting. Assist in accounts payable administration. Support accounting staff with various tasks, including bookkeeping, accounts receivable, and accounts payable. Assist with administrative support for the budget, annual audit, tax return, and special audits such as workers’ comp, 401k, etc. Complete other duties as assigned. Qualifications High school education or GED and 3-5 years bookkeeping and basic accounting knowledge and experience working in a fast- paced accounting department. Strong attention to detail. Competency in Microsoft Excel. Ability to learn new tasks quickly Good communication skills, both oral and written. Initiative, organizational skills, good judgment, and the ability to handle a high volume of transactions. In addition to offering competitive wages, the Museum’s benefits package includes: Medical insurance – 2 plan options; Museum pays 75% of premium Dental and vision insurance Flexible spending account 401(k) – Museum matches 50% of employee contribution up to 6%; employer contribution full vested after 3 years of employment Life insurance and AD&D - $15,000 policy employer paid; additional life and AD&D available Long term disability insurance Paid vacation and sick leave, 10 paid holidays per year Free parking Tuition assistance and professional development Employee assistance program The National WWII Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer and seeks diversity in its workforce. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including age, sex, race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, applicants may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process.

Responsibilities

The Accounting Clerk is responsible for processing incoming mail, recording daily cash transactions and journal entries, and making daily check deposits to the bank. This role also involves providing administrative and accounting support across various departmental functions.