Revenue Accountant, Full Time

Company: Seattle Art Museum
Location: Seattle
Posted on: March 25, 2025

Job Description:

Accepting and reviewing applications on a rolling basisROLE OVERVIEW: SAM's Revenue Accountant oversees accounting for contributed revenue streams, and works with SAM's Development Department to strengthen internal controls for revenue collection.FLSA STATUS: ExemptREPORTS TO: ControllerCOMPENSATION: $79,550WORK SCHEDULE: This role is typically scheduled to work standard business hours Monday - Friday. However, the needs of this role may require a willingness to work a flexible schedule in support of the department or organization.BENEFITS: Full-Time SAM Staff are eligible to enroll in medical (through Kaiser), dental (through Delta Dental of WA), vision (through Vision Service Plan), and basic life insurance/LTD/AD&D (through LifeMap), as well as a Flexible Spending Account (through Navia Benefit Solutions). FT Staff also have the option to elect Short Term Disability or Supplemental Dental Insurance (through Aflac). FT Staff can participate in SAM's 403b retirement plan and begin receiving a guaranteed 3% employer contribution following 1 year & 1,000 hours worked. Additionally, as of July 1, 2025 the employer match program will resume. FT Staff have access to paid time off for vacation, sick leave, bereavement leave, and jury duty per accrual and pro-rated schedules. SAM observes 12 holidays each year and offers FT Staff 1 paid floating holiday of their choice. FT Staff can opt into a 50% subsidized unlimited Orca card. FT Staff also receive a Patron level membership to SAM, and a Tier III membership to the American Alliance of Museums, as well as access to an onsite fitness facility, SAM museum library, a no-cost Employee Assistance Program resource, a 20% discount at the SAM Museum Shop, a 10% discount at SAM's MARKET cafe, and 8 Home Free Guarantee cab rides home per year.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee contributed revenue accounting proactively strengthening internal controls for revenue collection
• Process donations and other contributed income in an accurate and timely manner
• Work with Development Department to ensure accurate coding and restricted fund designations
• Using judgement and knowledge of restricted funds, accurately release funds in accordance with donor restrictions
• Work directly with donor services to ensure financial reporting meets best practice standards
• Implement operational efficiencies and provide consultation with donor services as required on fundamental internal controls for revenue collection and cash handling
• Assist with grant reporting and the application of restricted funds, reviewing all grant expenses monthly and ensure that expenses are being correctly allocated
• Review all grant expenses with department to ensure all grants will meet the timeline and other milestones required by the grant quarterly
• Reconcile donor database to the general ledger monthly
• Reconcile endowments and investment performance monthly, providing endowment performance reporting as needed
• Work with endowment custodian and endowment investment advisor to ensure that all assets, purchases, and distributions are processed promptly
• Review all endowment investment subscription agreements to ensure that they are accurate and complete
• Financial analysis and reporting on specific endowment performance as requested
• Provide finance support for new endowment investments as well as redemptions
• Serve as the point person for investment managers and advisors for any questions and correspondence
• Provide finance support and information for the grants team, which includes budget pre-planning for funding requests, creating customized reports for agencies as needed, analyzing data, and compiling a final financial report
• Serve as a project manager for developing and implementing policies and procedures to strengthen internal controls related to contributed income
• Financial analysis and account reconciliation for various projectsInsurance and Real Estate
• Work as Museum Development Authority (a related entity) coordinator
• Attend MDA Council meetings and prepare minutes
• Prepare the PDA report, work with MDA council, and City of Seattle on MDA regulatory filings
• Coordinate all meeting notices and cancellationsExhibits
• Review all exhibition expenses and ensure that they are being coded correctly
• Prepare the Finance Exhibition report once exhibition has closed
• Attend the exhibition closing meeting and report on the financial report of the exhibitionOther
• Work with CFO to develop annual budgets for endowment payouts and restricted fund releases
• Assist with a variety of annual audits and in the preparation of the annual tax returns
• Review and prepare all necessary information that is required to ensure that Affinity registrations for states filings are complete
• Key point of contact for all Affinity communication, and work with Senior Management to complete all registrations
• Attend Audit Committee and Investment Committee Board Meetings and take minutesWE'RE LOOKING FOR:Required Qualifications
• BA/BS in relevant field or the equivalent combination of work and education
• 3 - 5 years related work experience with an increasing level of responsibilities
• Solid understanding of GAAP accounting
• Skilled at digestibly explaining financial concepts to those without a financial background
• Demonstrated experience in exercising good judgment concerning accounting management and compliance practices
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with executives, management, and employees
• Successfully assess priorities and work well with deadlines, exceptional time management, problem solving, and analytical skills
• Exercise discretion in maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom, Asana, Slack and internet-based research
• Proficiency with Concur Solutions
• Ability to pass and maintain security background check clearancePreferred Qualifications
• Experience with MIP accounting software
• Tessitura experience
• Nonprofit accounting experienceWORKING CONDITIONSExposure: Work areas are primarily inside, in a climate-controlled environment with light background noise.Stationary Work: Approximately 95% of time is spent stationary while working at a desk. Balance of time (approximately 5%) is spent moving around the work area. Occasional extended periods of standing may be required.Communication: Clear and effective verbal and written communication in English with trustees and co-workers is necessary.Vision: Ability to effectively use a computer screen and interpret printed materials, memos and other appropriate paperwork.Office Work: Ability to effectively and regularly operate a computer, keyboard, telephone, and other office productivity machinery, such as copy machines and printers, and ability to inspect, prepare and use paperwork, files, equipment, and supplies is necessary.------------------------------------------------Celebrating difference. At Seattle Art Museum, our members, visitors, and local community come from all walks of life, and so do our employees, volunteers, and interns. The plurality of our identities and experiences strengthens our mission: connecting art to life. Our mission and vision call us to be responsive to a multitude of cultural contexts and lived experiences, and as such, our Strategic Plan directly addresses the role art plays in empowering and elevating social justice movements, and promoting structural change to further equity in our society. SAM is particularly dedicated to racial equity in the workplace, because we know that people of color are the most impacted when it comes to both historical and present inequities. We know that equity is not a single fixed destination, it's ongoing reckoning. As SAM continually strives to be a more inclusive and equitable workplace, we are particularly interested in engaging with those who have been historically underrepresented in the museum field. We are dedicated to building a diverse workplace, and a sense of belonging for each and every employee, because we know our organization is at its best when we celebrate difference.SAM is an equal opportunity employer. We are an equal opportunity employer, and consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital status, ancestry, sensory, physical, or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship or immigration status, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. SAM is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures, and will consider candidates for employment who may need a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential duties of the job. Please contact the Human Resources Department at HR@seattleartmuseum.org for additional information, or to request reasonable accommodations for the application or interview process.We encourage you to apply. We are dedicated to building a diverse workplace, and a sense of belonging for each and every employee, because we know our organization is at its best when we include, celebrate and embrace difference. We encourage you to submit an application, even if your experience doesn't feel like a 100% match with the position. We know applying for a job can be intimidating, and research tells us that womxn and folks of color are less likely to apply if they don't see themselves meeting or exceeding every single qualification listed. We encourage you to apply, even if you feel unsure about whether you meet every requirement in this job post. You could very well be a great fit for this role or others.Requirements for employment. In order to be employed by the Seattle Art Museum, you must reside in the state of Washington. Employment at SAM is contingent upon successful clearing and maintenance of clearance in both a federal and state criminal background check.Want to learn more? If you haven't already, check out our for more on working at SAM.Though we'd love to be able to reply to every question that crosses our desk, due to the high volume of applications we receive, our HR team is unfortunately unable to offer a response to inquiries requesting search status updates, inquiries about hiring timeline, or requests to be put in touch with directly with the Hiring Team. If your experiences and capabilities are well suited to an open role, our Recruiter or the Hiring Manager will reach out directly to schedule an interview. Thanks for your understanding!
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