AVAILABLE POSITION DATE: December 14, 2000 TITLE: Manager of Accounting Regular full-time, 37.5 hours/week COMPENSATION: Minimum of range $46,900 annual rate plus full benefits package Working under broad direction, responsible for managing the accounting functions at the institution. Applies accounting principles, theories, concepts and practices to the solution of problems for which there is not always a clear precedent. Interprets implications of financial data and prepares reports for management. Has extensive contact with all staff levels internally, has frequent contact with outside vendors, agencies and consultants, and with Overseers and Trustees. Supervises Business Office staff which includes accountants and accounting assistants. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Assures the smooth operation of all accounting functions. Reviews financial data and carries out financial analysis; discusses with and prepares reports for managers as necessary. Ensures that work done in the department is accurate and in accordance with generally accepted accounting practices and makes sure that appropriate internal controls are in place. In conjunction with Vice President for Financial Affairs, designs and implements accounting policies and procedures. Monitors institutional expenses in relation to budgets; analyzes and explains variances. Files all required tax returns and other reports with the appropriate government agencies. Assists in the development of financial information for grant requests; maintains appropriate records of grant activity. Prepares and files grant reports with the appropriate organizations or agencies. Audits and prepares schedules and journal entries for the month-end and year-end closes. Works closely with the auditors, providing account analyses and reconciliations for the annual audit. Develops and controls budget for Financial Affairs department. Administers accounting software system and business office network. OTHER FUNCTIONS: Serves on institutional committees as appropriate. Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: Must have thorough knowledge of accounting. These skills are usually acquired through a bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent course work. CPA strongly preferred. Strong knowledge of and experience with fund accounting in a large multi-disciplinary non-profit organization highly preferred. Strong financial analysis skills required. Able to maintain a high degree of accuracy and able to recognize and communicate potential problems. Must have excellent written and oral communication skills. Must be well organized, able to delegate effectively and to work with a minimum of supervision. Must be diplomatic in dealing with staff, readers, volunteers, visitors and outside organizations. Must be efficient in prioritizing work on simultaneous projects. Minimum of 2 years experience as an accounting manager or 2 years as an accountant in a major public accounting firm required. Supervisorial experience in an accounting office with at least 3 staff preferred. LETTER OF APPLICATION AND RESUME TO: Carl Foote Director of Personnel The Huntington Library, Art Collections, Botanical Gardens 1151 Oxford Road San Marino, CA 91108 www.huntington.org ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).