Accounting Clerk, National Constitution Center, Philadelphia

The Accounting Clerk provides administrative support for the Finance Department and financial-related administrative support for the entire organization. Due to the nature of this position, all tasks are carried out in a confidential manner.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Process all receivable cash, checks, credit cards, and ACH payments, reconciling transactions with appropriate departments
• Reconcile contributed support with the Development department on an ongoing basis
• Maintain CRM financial integrity
• Enter cash receipts into the accounting system
• Assist the Vice President of Finance & Administration with foundation and government grant management
• Assist Assistant Controller with the month-end close
• Assist in the preparation of the annual audit, 401-k audit, and the Center’s 990 tax return
• Assist in annual filings to maintain the Center’s national charitable organization status
• Handle overall office administrative duties including, but not limited to, ordering office supplies and stationary, and copier and postage machine maintenance
• Assist in the preparation of monthly expense reports for all Center credit cards
• Distribute and reconcile petty cash
• Perform random auditing of box office cash drawers and safe on a weekly basis
• Complete all Federal and State required surveys
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Please note that the Center may change specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related business field required
• 1-2 years related experience required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to work weekends, evening hours, or holidays as needed and assigned

The National Constitution Center actively seeks and welcomes people of color, women, the LGBTQIA+ community, persons with disabilities, and people at intersections of these identities, to apply.

Salary range: $36-50K

Click here to apply. Please note, only applications submitted with a resume will be considered; cover letters are strongly recommended.