Staff Accountant, Accounts Payable and Payroll

Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library encompasses an unrivaled museum of American decorative arts in its mansion and galleries and a magnificent 60-acre naturalistic garden—all set on 1,000 gorgeous acres.

Winterthur employs a wide array of positions in the areas of curatorial, horticulture, education, conservation, library, maintenance, marketing, development, technology, and administration.

At Winterthur, employment is more than just work. The Winterthur employee is offered a unique and rewarding experience that is rich in culture and natural beauty. Winterthur considers its employees and volunteers to be among its greatest assets and welcomes applications from candidates who will contribute their specific skills to its mission “to inspire, enlighten, and delight all of its visitors while preserving and enhancing [Winterthur]” and also uphold its core values of agility, excellence, innovation, integrity, inclusion, and transparency.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Winterthur is seeking a Staff Accountant with knowledge of accounts payable and payroll. The Staff Accountant position for accounts payable and payroll is responsible for maintenance and control of general ledger accounts by completing accounting transactions and processes related to accounts payable and payroll in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Responsibilities:

• Performs bi-weekly payroll processing using a third-party vendor software. Ensures accuracy of timekeeping and payroll records. Maintain employee payroll records, including setting up new hires into the payroll system, and posting changes in pay, tax status and other miscellaneous changes.
• Ensures compliance with all federal, state and local payroll tax laws and regulations in payroll processing.
• Records and pays vendor invoices in accordance with established policies for purchase requisitions, purchase orders, approvals and payment processes. Ensures accuracy of general ledger account coding and payment amounts.
• Manages the purchasing card transaction processes. Performs monthly audits of purchasing card transactions.
• Ensures compliance with tax reporting for vendor payments including IRS Form 1099.
• Assists staff with questions regarding payroll and accounts payable processes.
• Assists accounting department staff with projects as needed.

Compensation: $24.00 – $28.00 / hour

Benefits: Including, but not limited to, medical, dental, and vision insurance; generous paid time off plan; 403b with employer match for eligible employees.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum Experience: Associate Degree in Business Administration with a focus in accounting with one to three years of relevant experience in accounting, accounts payable and payroll.

Preferred Experience: In addition to minimum experience, Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a focus in accounting and three years’ experience using Microsoft Dynamics GP accounting software and third-party payroll software

Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) including accounting for not-for-profit organizations.
• Knowledge of laws and regulations governing payroll and accounts payable processing.
• Proficiency with accounting software systems with a preference for work with Microsoft Dynamics GP software.
• Proficiency with third-party software for processing employee time and payroll.
• Proficiency with Outlook and MS Office software, including Word and Excel, with the ability to adapt to new technology.
• Excellent verbal, written, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to identify problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Essential Functions:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
• This position requires prolonged periods of working at a desk and working on a computer.
• At times, this position requires lifting of up to fifteen pounds at a time.

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday; 8 AM – 4:30 PM (40 hours)

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