Senior Accountant

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Full Time Houston, TX, US

6 days ago Requisition

The mission of the Children's Museum Houston is to transform communities through innovative, child-centered learning that improves the trajectories of all children in Greater Houston.

For more than four decades, Children's Museum Houston has supported student achievement, empowered parents, and ignited a life-long love of learning. We are consistently rated as one of the top children's museums in the nation. Our programming serves more than 900,000 participants annually at the Museum, at the Fort Bend Children's Discovery Center, and at the 270+ outreach locations across Greater Houston.

We welcome families with offerings that include 13 exhibits, a performing arts series, a full slate of cultural programming, science activities led by degreed educators, and weekly Free Family Nights

Job Summary

The Senior Accountant supports Children's Museum Houston's mission by performing and coordinating key accounting functions to ensure accurate financial reporting, effective internal controls, and timely completion of month-end close activities. This position serves as the senior accounting resource within the department, supervises the Accountant, and works closely with the Controller to maintain the integrity of the Museum's financial records.

The Senior Accountant is responsible for bank reconciliations, general ledger maintenance, month-end journal entries, account reconciliations, accounts payable and accounts receivable oversight, audit support, compliance reporting, and process improvement initiatives. This is a hands‑on role that balances daily accounting responsibilities with higher‑level review, analysis, and team leadership. This position is not responsible for payroll processing.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and provide daily guidance to the Accountant.
• Review work prepared by the Accountant for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with organizational policies.
• Coordinate and monitor accounting workflow and deadlines.
• Serve as a resource to departments regarding accounting procedures, coding, and documentation requirements.

• Maintain the general ledger and ensure transactions are properly recorded.
• Prepare recurring and non-recurring journal entries, including accruals, prepaid expenses, deferred revenue, and allocations.
• Perform monthly account reconciliations and investigate and resolve reconciling items.
• Review financial activity for accuracy, completeness, and proper classification.
• Assist the Controller with the timely completion of month-end and year-end close activities.
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies.

• Prepare and maintain daily and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Monitor cash activity and investigate unusual or unmatched transactions.
• Ensure cash receipts and deposits are accurately recorded and reconciled.

• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable processes performed by the Accountant.
• Review vendor payments, customer invoices, account coding, and supporting documentation.
• Assist with collection efforts and reconciliation of outstanding receivables.
• Monitor aging reports and identify items requiring follow-up.

• Prepare monthly sales tax filings and related support.
• Assist with grant reporting and compliance requirements.
• Support annual financial statement audits, benefit plan audits, and Form 990 preparation by providing schedules and documentation.
• Maint…