Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego: Junior Accountant
Department: Operations, Finance, and Earned Revenue
Reports to: Manager, Accounting
Employee Status: Full-Time, Non-exempt
Primary Work Location: La Jolla
Pay Range: $28.29 – $29.78 per hour
Apply by: COB, August 20th 2025
JOB SUMMARY: Apply principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports by compiling information and utilizing appropriate accounting control procedures. Analyze and interpret financial information. Prepare financial reports for regulatory agencies and tax authorities. Support mission and vision of Museum throughout performance of duties.

• Create and post journal entries to accounting system, including entries relating to revenue, expenses, and balance sheet items.
• Maintain balance sheet schedules, including prepaids, accrued expenses, and deferred revenue.
• Analyze sales data from third party software and import sales transactions into accounting system.
• Enter bank deposits into the general ledger and prepare monthly bank deposit reconciliation.
• Act as back up for full-cycle Accounts Payable (A/P), including reviewing invoices for proper coding, department head approval, and posting date.
• Support yearly audits, working closely with auditors to fulfill Information requests.
• Work closely and communicate with other departments for revenue and expense transactions.
• Conduct cash handling, including initiating check deposits and handling cash boxes.
• Enter payroll and employee benefit journal entries.
• Review vendor statements as received to ensure prompt payment of payables.
• Follow up on outstanding Accounts Receivables.
• Administer month end close, including, but not limited to, reconciliation of monthly bank statements, credit card processing accounts, and general ledger accounts.
• Assist with monthly expense analysis and budget tracking.
• Prepare periodic reconciliations and financial reports as needed.
• Administer general accounting tasks and any ad-hoc projects.
• Follow policies and procedures to ensure a safe work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.
  KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE: Outstanding organizational skills with an emphasis on attention to detail and follow-up. Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees. Strong professional demeanor and interpersonal skills. Self-starter with the ability to work independently or in a group environment. Advanced computer skills and proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel. Experience in Fundware or Financial Edge preferred. Bachelor’s degree in accounting and two years recent, relevant experience or any equivalent education and experience. Experience in non-profit accounting preferred. CPA preferred.
  OUR WORK CULTURE: The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD) provides employees with a collaborative work culture where they can combine both their love and support of the arts and work in an enriching and diverse environment, while further developing their specific professional knowledge, skills, and abilities.
  ABOUT MCASD: It is an exciting time to join MCASD! Our La Jolla campus re-opened in April 2022 after a five-year expansion effort that doubled the building’s overall size. We are positioned to be a cultural beacon as the region’s foremost forum devoted to the exploration and presentation of the art of our time. From the coastal community of its La Jolla flagship building, MCASD provides an unprecedented variety of exhibition spaces and experiences for the community, showcasing an internationally recognized collection and a dynamic schedule of exhibitions and public programs.
  BACKGROUND CHECKS: Credit check. Professional references and criminal background check.
  EOE STATEMENT: We thrive by supporting and celebrating our diversity as a creative and collaborative team. MCASD prohibits discrimination and harassment against individuals based on race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, reproductive health decisions, medical condition, covered veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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