Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

The Accountant is responsible for managing the daily accounting functions of the Des Moines Art Center. This role requires working effectively in a fast-paced, multifaceted environment and includes oversight of donor database activities, general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations, and preparation of financial statements.

Reporting Relationship

This position reports to the CFO and collaborates extensively with the Staff Accountant. It also has frequent contact with the Senior Director of Development, Senior Manager of Membership & Development, and other department leaders.

Essential Functions

The following duties are typical for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Contribution / Membership Receivables – responsible for the completeness and accuracy of the donor database, including but not limited to :

Manage daily processing of membership and donations, including contributions made by check, cash, EFT, and / or credit card.

Assist the Staff Accountant with general ledger account reconciliation, including but not limited to cash, contributions, accounts receivable, investment, and liability accounts.

Serve as the finance liaison to Development by attending weekly Development Department meetings as needed.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Required Education, Experience and / or Certification

An Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Decision Making

Participates in day-to-day decision-making within established security and other policies

Special Considerations (Work Environment, Schedule, Required Travel, etc.)

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

The Art Center is dedicated to equal employment & advancement opportunities. It is the Art Center's policy to hire & promote qualified individuals based on their interests, aptitude, and qualifications, and without regard to age; creed, disability or genetic information; ethnicity, national origin, race, or skin color; gender, gender expression, gender identity, sex, or sexual orientation; religion; veteran status; or any other protected group under applicable Federal, State, or Local law.