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Finance Assistant
Job Summary: The Finance Assistant supports the Museum’s financial operations through a range of clerical, bookkeeping, and accounting tasks. Responsibilities include processing accounts payable and receivable, responding to general financial inquiries, maintaining accurate records, and assisting with the preparation of financial statements and reports. This position is part-time, year-round; anticipated to be 16–20 hours per week.
Hiring Pay Range $24-$26 per hour. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to careers@mvmuseum.org.
Finance Assistant Details
Duties/Responsibilities
- Accurately post journal entries to the general ledger and ensure all financial data is recorded correctly.
- Prepare summary sheets and supporting documentation for the Finance Director.
- Assist in preparing financial statements and other accounting reports.
- Prepare and process bank deposits.
- Reconcile accounts and report discrepancies or issues identified in financial records.
- Allocate income and expenses to appropriate accounts in accordance with departmental procedures.
- Draft and distribute monthly departmental expense reports.
- Communicate with vendors to obtain, verify, and update account information; prepare year-end vendor documentation.
- Prepare monthly sales tax filings and reconcile point-of-sale and fundraising records.
- Assist with gathering documentation for audits and the preparation of tax returns.
- Organize and maintain filing systems for invoices, bank statements, and related financial documents.
- Collaborate with the Visitor Services Manager on inventory control and seasonal lighthouse data collection.
- Proofread accounting reports for accuracy and completeness.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills / Abilities
- Prior bookkeeping experience; familiarity with nonprofit accounting practices a preferred.
- Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to follow detailed verbal and written instructions.
- Ability to type at least 40 words per minute.
- Proficiency with spreadsheets, word processing tools, QuickBooks, and other basic software applications.
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent required, with some bookkeeping coursework.
- One to five years of related experience required.
Physical Requirement
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds at a time.
Why Work at Martha’s Vineyard Museum?
At Martha’s Vineyard Museum, staff members are part of a team dedicated to celebrating and preserving the Island’s history and culture. We value curiosity, collaboration, and a welcoming spirit. Whether you’re guiding visitors, preserving collections, or supporting events, your work contributes to a lasting impact on our community. If you’d like to share your resume for future consideration, you can email it to careers@mvmuseum.org
At the Martha’s Vineyard Museum, we value diversity and strongly encourage applications from individuals from all identities and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive equitable consideration for employment based on their experience and qualifications, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, disability, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, ancestry, or national or ethnic origin. Applicants are subject to a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) background check.