The San Diego Air & Space Museum in Balboa Park seeks a full-time Accounting Assistant to join our outstanding team. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to careers1@sdasm.org. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Thank you for your interest!

Position Summary
The Accounting Assistant will assist the Controller in executing all accounting functions for the Museum, with an initial emphasis on accounts payable.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare and enter check requests/bills in QuickBooks
• Collect expense receipts and record credit card transactions in QuickBooks
• Maintain Petty Cash Fund
• File paid invoices
• Prep cash bags for and count cash from daily Museum operations
• Maintain organized and accurate files
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Superb attention to detail
• Education or experience in the Accounting field
• Ability to work well independently, with minimal supervision
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Proficiency in QuickBooks

Working Conditions
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to sit at a desk, use hands, communicate via telephone and computer, reach with hands and arms, and lift up to 20 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The Museum is a nonsmoking, drug-free workplace. A criminal background clearance and credit check are required prior to a final offer of employment.

Compensation
$16.50-20.00 per hour depending on experience, plus benefits for full-time employment