Accounting Specialist I

Accounting Specialist I, Full Time (Non-Exempt) Why Join Us? Consider joining our creative and dynamic accounting team! This position is responsible for Accounts Payable support, weekday cash office procedures, assigned reconciliations, and is a support in other accounting functions within the Accounting Department. This position has a skillset with great attention to detail, accuracy, understanding of Museum operations and not-for-profit Accounting. Performance of segregated duties and adherence to internal control procedures contributes to the audit requirement of safeguarding museum assets. The Accounting Specialist collaborates with and reports to the Senior Director of Accounting. Position type: This position will be covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement with AFSCME-CWU . Pay: The hiring range for the position is $21.00-$26.25 per hour based on experience. Benefits: A comprehensive medical/dental/vision plan, that can be extended to domestic partner, spouse, and children. DAM 100% paid Life Insurance, and Short/Long Term Disability. Generous sick and vacation paid time off and one personal day. Ten paid holidays. 403(b) Retirement Plan with immediate eligibility to contribute and those who meet the requirements after one year will qualify for the 3% non-elective contribution and 2% match program. Free Telehealth and Employee Assistance Program. Two weeks Paid Parental Leave. A free DAM Family Membership and perks. This position is based at the Denver Art Museum, which only has a pay-to-park option. Parking discounts are available as well as a free RTD Eco Pass. What You’ll Do Accounting Department Supports Accounts Payable as follows: Review and process invoices, check requests and employee expense reports. Assists with pulling vendor invoices from vendor websites. Assists with preparing and processing ACH payments, international wire transfers and checks. Vendor database maintenance including: Deactivating vendors Auditing vendors for 1099 preparation Purchase order maintenance Sort and distribute incoming mail Audit Bank of America credit card transactions Other duties, as assigned Cash Office – two days a week. Performs daily cash vault reconciliations. Prepare daily deposits. Prepare weekly change orders, as needed. Prepares and distributes courier per diems, as needed. Monthly Duties Assist with point of delivery sales tax information. Maintain approval routing rules and codes list. Assist with monthly utilities reconciliation. Pull required documentation for fixed assets. Other Maintain Accounting intranet page with policies and procedures. Supports Business Central user questions and training. Complete assigned balance sheet recs quarterly. Follow the Museum’s documented policies and procedures and uphold internal controls. Supports other accounting team members and acts as backup for other assigned duties within the department. Performs additional duties as needed to support departmental and organizational goals.