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Staff Accountant

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site

Mid level

TITLE: Staff Accountant DEPARTMENT: Business REPORTS TO: Chief Financial Officer GENERAL SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer, the Staff Accountant is responsible for creating timely and accurate f…

Skills: General Ledger Maintenance, Financial Statement Preparation, Bank Reconciliation, Month-end Close, Year-end Close

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Staff Accountant

Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States • On-site

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  • Full-time
  • bachelor degree
  • Posted 36d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

The Staff Accountant is responsible for maintaining general ledgers, preparing accurate financial statements, and managing month-end and year-end closing processes. They also monitor internal financial controls, handle tax filings, and coordinate audits to ensure GAAP compliance.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field and at least three years of relevant experience. Proficiency in computerized accounting systems, specifically Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT and Microsoft Excel, is required.

Full job description

TITLE: Staff Accountant

DEPARTMENT: Business

REPORTS TO: Chief Financial Officer

GENERAL SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer, the Staff Accountant is responsible for creating timely and accurate financial statements, and monitoring internal financial controls, as well as overseeing maintenance of Phipps’ accounting and financial records. Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We strive to create a working environment that is inclusive, equitable and welcoming as we honor employee experiences, perspectives, and unique identities.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Provide for the maintenance of the general ledgers, general journals, payroll records, accounts payable function, cash receipts and maintenance of various contract and document files related to permanent records of Phipps.
  2. Prepare monthly reports: accrued expenses, insurance prepaid, depreciation, capital worksheets, monthly journal entries, unearned rent, steam heat, interest receivable, capital pledge tracking, reconcile bank statements. Prepare report for shows by spare code.
  3. Audit all accounts for accuracy and appropriate entries. Manage month-end and year-end close processes.
  4. Assist in preparing daily, monthly, quarterly and annual reports for Finance Committee, Board and other department heads.
  5. Coordinate the auditing of financial statements and compliance with generally accepted accounting principles with the Conservatory’s independent public accountants.
  6. Prepare and file in a timely manner required tax returns, observing all relevant local, state, and federal regulations.
  7. Monitor total revenues and expenditures on an ongoing basis to ensure effective cash management.
  8. Maintain existing computer systems chart of accounts, subfunds, project codes,, and update when necessary.
  9. Responsible for tracking of grants for compliance and recordkeeping.
  10. Annually: Oversee workers’ compensation audit; close Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT accounting system.
  11. May perform other duties as assigned.



KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

  1. Strong experience with a computerized accounting system (preference for Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT experience).
  2. Considerable knowledge of computers, databases and Microsoft Office products, specifically Excel.
  3. Accurate and detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize and work independently.
  4. Ability to handle confidential material, exercise initiative and display sound judgment.
  5. Employee must be bondable.
  6. Must be extremely well-organized.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND SENSORY DIMENSIONS

  1. Physical mobility: sitting, standing, walking, lifting/carrying objects up to 30 pounds; manual dexterity to operate keyboard.
  2. Mental effort: reading, writing, analyzing.
  3. Ability to work under deadlines and stress.

WORKING CONDITIONS

  1. May require evening and weekend work.
  2. Will have occasion to work in or pass through any area of the Conservatory or growing houses.

MINIMUM POSITION GUIDELINES (Education, Experience and Certification)

  1. Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
  2. Three years’ relevant experience.
  3. Licensed PA driver insurable by the Conservatory.
  4. Must have a personal vehicle to travel between Conservatory and Garden Center if requested.

Revisions, additions or deletions to this job description may be made at any point.

Related keywords

Staff AccountantFinanceAccountingGeneral LedgerGAAPBlackbaud Financial Edge NXTMicrosoft ExcelFinancial StatementsTax ReturnsAuditCash ManagementGrant CompliancePayrollAccounts PayableAccrued ExpensesDepreciation

About Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

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Breathtaking flower shows, botanic gardens, world class horticulture, sustainability leadership, glass art and more.

Industry
Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
1893
Headquarters
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
LinkedIn followers
5,806

Founded in 1893, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in Pittsburgh, Pa. is a green leader among public gardens with a mission to inspire and educate all with the beauty and importance of plants; to advance sustainability and promote human and environmental well-being through action and research; and to celebrate its historic glasshouse. Learn more: www.phipps.conservatory.org Connect with us: facebook.com/phippsconservatory instagram.com/phippsconservatory twitter.com/phippsnews youtube.com/user/phippsconservatory snapchat.com/add/phippsnews

Offices: 1 Schenley Park, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213, US · 1059 Shady Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15232, US

ExhibitsEventsEducationResearchBotanySustainabilityFlower Showsand Green Buildings
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About Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

LinkedInVisit site

Breathtaking flower shows, botanic gardens, world class horticulture, sustainability leadership, glass art and more.

Industry
Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
1893
Headquarters
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
LinkedIn followers
5,806

Founded in 1893, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in Pittsburgh, Pa. is a green leader among public gardens with a mission to inspire and educate all with the beauty and importance of plants; to advance sustainability and promote human and environmental well-being through action and research; and to celebrate its historic glasshouse. Learn more: www.phipps.conservatory.org Connect with us: facebook.com/phippsconservatory instagram.com/phippsconservatory twitter.com/phippsnews youtube.com/user/phippsconservatory snapchat.com/add/phippsnews

Offices: 1 Schenley Park, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213, US · 1059 Shady Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15232, US

ExhibitsEventsEducationResearchBotanySustainabilityFlower Showsand Green Buildings
View all jobs at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

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