Financial Assistant

Job Title: Financial Assistant

Department: Finance / Administration

Reports to: Finance Director or CFO and Business Office Manager

Position Summary:

The Financial Assistant is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and museum policies. This role supports the museum’s financial health and assists leadership in making informed fiscal decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

– Perform daily accounting operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger

–Assist in monitoring expenses against budget

–Support audit processes, including preparation of schedules and documentation for external auditors

–Collaborate with development, operations, and program staff to ensure proper accounting treatment of revenue and expenses

Qualifications:

–Bachelor’s degree an Accounting, Finance, or related field (relevant professional experience may be substituted for degree requirement)

–3-5 years of accounting experience, preferably in a non-profit or museum setting

–Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Blackbaud, or similar)

–Excellent attention to detail, organizational, and analytical skills

–Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Skills:

–Experience with fund accounting

–Familiarity with museum operations and finance

–Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment

Work Environment:

–Typical office environment within a museum setting

–Occasional attendance at events or meetings outside regular hours may be required

About the Museum

Founded in 1951, the Birmingham Museum of Art is deeply invested in education and engagement and serves as a resource for communities locally, nationally, and internationally. It houses one of the finest collections in the Southeast of the United States. More than 27,000 objects displayed and housed within the Museum represent a rich panorama of cultures, including those from Asia, Europe, the Americas, and Africa, including work by both Pre-Columbian and Native North American artists. Highlights include the Museum’s collection of the arts of Asia, Vietnamese ceramics, the Kress collection of Renaissance and Baroque paintings, sculpture, and decorative arts from the late 13th century to the 1750s, and the Museum’s world-renowned collection of Wedgwood, the largest outside of England.

Salary range is $50,000 - $55,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience and includes an excellent benefits package.

To apply

Please apply with a letter of interest, resume, and names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references to [email protected]

Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person