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University of Nebraska at Kearney

Accounting technician museum of art

University of Nebraska at Kearney, Kearney, Nebraska, United States, 68847


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Brief Summary of Job DescriptionProvides complex and responsible financial insight requiring significant expertise in high-level accounting functions, analysis, budgeting, and cost and internal controls for the Museum of Nebraska Art (MONA). Interacts with independent accountant, outside auditors, volunteers, and colleagues.Job DutiesPrepares all internal and bank deposit forms for four checking accounts and one investment account. Distributes forms to specified parties.Transmits all credit card payments and maintains receipts and records. Inputs revenue information in member/donor database.Handles all MONA Guild financial transactions including deposits, payments through database with appropriate documentation, check writing, and monthly reports. Distributes reports to specified parties.Initiates Museum Shop expense payments through database with appropriate documentation. Reviews weekly deposits prepared by Shop volunteer. Maintains Shop financial records.Prepares MONA expense payment database entries with appropriate documentation and ensures timely payments.Maintains MONA check register by recording all deposits, payments, transfers, and reconciling with the independent accountant’s records.Analyzes monthly financial reports prepared by independent accountant for accuracy and trends. Updates detailed separate reports that track selected MONA activities such as workshop revenue and expenses, Temporarily Restricted revenue and expenses, Membership revenue by account, Exhibition expenses, and others.Resolves accounting discrepancies.Creates spreadsheets that monitor various financial areas, such as allocating credit card fees to appropriate checking accounts and preparing mini income statements for special projects.Updates monthly portfolio performance spreadsheet, and forwards to the MONA Board of Directors Finance, Audit, and Investment Committee.Monitors and anticipates cash flow requirements.Initiates transfers among various MONA accounts, to include appropriate documentation.Updates budget worksheets, estimating to year-end and developing upcoming year numbers using past data to ensure reasonable projections.Prepares budgets for grant applications and final reports.Updates the activity of 16 endowment and similar funds, as needed but at least annually.Develops written procedures for the paperwork flow among Museum departments, independent accountant, and auditors.Has charge of the credit cards issued to the Museum, monitors and prepares the respective payment.Is responsible for petty cash tracking any advances and all receipts; prepares monthly itemized replenishment.Attends Board meetings. Serves as a resource for the staff and Board in the areas of accounting and finances.Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree with an accounting emphasis or equivalent combination of education and experience. Strong analytical and computer skills, firm grasp of accounting and financial practices, close attention to detail, efficient and accurate work results. Non-profit accounting experience preferred. Ability and enthusiasm to work in a collegial, team-focused work setting.Preferred QualificationsSee above.Physical DemandsSchedule40 hrDesired Start Date08/07/2019Is this position temporary?YesPosition End Date (if temporary)01/31/2025Special Instructions to ApplicantSpecial Conditions for EligibilityPosting Detail InformationPosting NumberS20240111PClose DateOpen Until FilledYesApplication Review Date:

Initial application review will begin on this date. Applications received prior to this date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.09/02/2019For questions regarding the online application process, please contact:308-865-8522 or employment@unk.eduFor questions regarding the position, please contact:Andrew Dunehoo, ext. 8165Budget Information

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