Sr. Accounts Payable Coordinator

  • Museum of Science
  • Boston
  • Feb 15, 2022
Full time Financial Accounts Payable

Job Description

Sr. Accounts Payable Coordinator

Museum of Science, Boston

www.mos.org


Innovation and creativity come from the unique perspectives of a diverse staff. We value your perspective.


SUMMARY STATEMENT:

The Sr. Accounts Payable Coordinator works to ensure the accurate and timely payment of vendors and staff to help maintain a positive working relationship. Performs journal entries and reconciliations on various clearing accounts and follows up on un-cleared items to ensure proper accounting of expenses. Acts as a liaison to all departments and vendors to help resolve any issues. Performs back-up duties for both the Cash Accountant and Purchaser when they are out of the office. Is the primary person responsible for the review and submission of both 1099's and abandon property to ensure regulatory compliance.


RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Responsible for the reviewing 150-200 invoices per week and following up on any discrepancies
  • Prepare monthly journal entries and reconciliations of the JP Morgan One Card, Amazon, Facebook, Home Depot and travel advance account.
  • Interacts with members of other departments and outside vendors on a daily basis to resolve issues.
  • Coordinate the annual abandon property and 1099 submissions


WORK SCHEDULE:

This position is full-time, 40hrs/wk, Monday- Friday


REPORTS TO:

Assistant Controller, Budgets and Operations


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Post HS course work, technical degree, associate's degree or business certificate.
  • 2 or more years of general accounts payable experience.
  • Demonstrated attention to detail.
  • Demonstrated organizational skills and the ability to prioritize workflow.
  • Ability to clearly and effectively communicate with vendors and staff to resolve any issues related to Accounts Payable.
  • Working knowledge of preparing and maintaining spreadsheets.


STARTING SALARY:

Non-Exempt (Hourly). $25 - $27 / hr


BENEFITS:

Benefits for full-time, non-exempt (hourly) staff include: free parking, T accessibility, commuter spending plan, 15 vacation days, 12 holidays, 10 sick days, medical, dental, and vision insurance, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, retirement and savings plan, health care/dependent care flex spending plan, employee discounts, employee referral program, tuition assistance, professional development, direct deposit, free admission, free Duck Tours, discounted movie passes, and much more!

VACCINATION POLICY:

Staff, interns, and volunteers will be required to show proof that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. The Museum will consider an exemption from the vaccine requirement if they are unable to get vaccinated due to a qualifying medical disability or a sincerely held religious objection. The Museum is not required to provide an accommodation or exemption from the vaccine requirement if doing so would pose a direct threat to others in the workplace or would create an undue hardship for the Museum.


The Museum of Science is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.


No phone inquiries, please. Qualified applicants will be contacted within two to four weeks of initial application.