ABOUT THE ROLE

Oversees accounting for contributed revenue streams and works with the Development Department to strengthen internal controls for revenue collection.

Responsibilities will include the following, but are not limited to:

Accounting & Reporting

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 and grants, 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

Review grant expenses with grant spending departments and development team semi-annually

to ensure all grants are coding correctly and are tracking properly against budgets and timelines

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

Provides 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

Provides finance support and information for the grants team, which includes budget preplanning for funding requests, creating customized reports for agencies as needed, analyzing

data, and compiling a final financial report

Serves 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 projects

Exhibitions

Review all exhibition expenses and ensures that they are being coded correctly

Prepare the Finance Exhibition report once exhibition has closed; work with Senior Manager of

Exhibitions to ensure that all expenses are being accurately reflected, and analyze actual to

budget variances

Attend the exhibition post opening meeting and closing meeting and reports on the financial

report of the exhibition

Other Duties

Work with CFO to develop annual budgets for endowment payouts and restricted fund releases

Assists with a variety of annual audits and in the preparation of the annual tax returns

Attend Audit Committee and Investment Committee Board Meetings and take minutes

Contribute to an institutional focus of delivering exceptional, welcoming, and inclusive customer

service-creating positive, meaningful experiences for all visitors, every time

Participate in institutional learning opportunities to grow our collective understanding

FSLA STATUS: Full Time, Exempt

REPORTS TO: Controller

COMPENSATION: $79,000-$80,000

WORK SCHEDULE

This role is typically scheduled to business hours Monday - Friday. However, the needs of this role require a willingness to work a flexible schedule in support of the department or organization as self-directed or directed by your supervisor. Please connect with your Recruiter or Manager for more information about SAM's current hybrid work policy and expectations. SAM's hybrid work policy is subject to change.

BENEFITS

Benefits include a fully employer paid HMP medical plan or an employee contribution PPO plan, dental, vision, and basic life insurance/LTD/AD&D, Flexible Spending Account, Short Term Disability, Supplemental Dental Insurance and participation in SAM's 403b retirement plan.

Following 1 year of service and 1,000 hours worked, SAM makes a discretionary 3% employer contribution regardless of participation and provides an employer match program. Historically, this contribution has been made annually.

Additional benefits include paid time off for vacation, PSST, bereavement leave, and jury duty, 11 scheduled holidays, 1 paid floating holiday, a subsidized unlimited Orca card, onsite fitness facility, and an EAP. FT Staff also receive a Patron level membership to SAM, a Tier III membership to the American Alliance of Museums and discounts to museum shop and programming.

ABOUT SAM

Seattle Art Museum's vision is to be the museum for all of Seattle-a bold, dynamic hub of creativity, belonging, and cultural leadership, shaping the future of art and community. To create a welcoming community where people find inspiration and discover our common humanity through exceptional art and dynamic, engaging programs. Art is always at the start and heart of what we do. Collecting, conserving, and displaying extraordinary works of art is the governing motivation of our museum. So too is fostering a vigorous exchange of ideas while cultivating connection with the broad array of communities we serve. As the leading visual arts institution in the Pacific Northwest, SAM shares its global connections, powerful exhibitions, and dynamic programs to engage, educate, and inspire. SAM is a vibrant, three-site organization that is supported by 365 employees, 10 executive leaders, and more than 200 volunteers.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Required Qualifications

BA/BS in relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience

Four years related work experience with an increasing level of responsibilities

Solid understanding of GAAP accounting and GAAP non-profit accounting

Provide digestible explanation of 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

Expertise in Microsoft Excel with an ability to create complex spreadsheets via formulas, pivot

tables, and other excel functions

Ability to pass and maintain security background check clearance

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with MIP accounting software

Experience with Adaptive insights

Tessitura experience

Non-profit experience

WORK CONDITIONS

Exposure: Work areas are primarily inside, in a climate-controlled environment with moderate background noise.

Stationary Work: Approximately 80% of time is spent stationery while working at a desk. Balance of time (approximately 20%) is spent moving around the work area. Occasional extended periods of standing may be required when facilitating or participating in Museum activities.

Communication: Clear and effective verbal and written communication in English with trustees, the public, 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.

ACCOMODATION

If you need assistance applying for a role due to a disability or additional need, please let us know at hr@seattleartmuseum.org.

The Seattle Art Museum will consider reasonable accommodations for all employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions/duties of this position. If you need an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact hr@seattleartmuseum.org. For candidates, we ask that, if possible, you wait until you're invited to a screen, online technical assessment or interview before requesting an accommodation.

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. If you need assistance applying for a role due to a disability or additional need, please let us know at hr@seattleartmuseum.org. The Seattle Art Museum will consider reasonable accommodations for all employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions/duties of the role. If you need an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact hr@seattleartmuseum.org. For candidates, we ask that, if possible, you wait until you're invited to a screen, online technical assessment or interview before requesting an accommodation.

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 Careers page 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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